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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

DeVonta Smith is the better play on a neutral week. 9.6 PPG with 1,008 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jalen McMillan at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft DeVonta Smith higher, but do not fade Jalen McMillan entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34PPG LEADER

DeVonta Smith

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,008

Rec TDs

Targets

113

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

9.6 PPG6.0 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DeVonta Smith is producing at 44% of elite pace and Jalen McMillan at 27%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between DeVonta Smith and Jalen McMillan for your lineup, you are not alone. DeVonta Smith finished the 2025 season at 9.6 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (17 games), and Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for DeVonta Smith is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: DeVonta Smith sits Week 10 while Jalen McMillan is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

DeVonta Smith is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jalen McMillan is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DeVonta Smith outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means DeVonta Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	6.0
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	24
Receptions	77	12
Rec/Game	4.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,008	178
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	44.5
Receiving TDs	4	0
Targets	113	15
Target Share/Game	6.6	3.8
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor DeVonta Smith at 9.6 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Jalen McMillan's 6.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did DeVonta Smith and Jalen McMillan average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Jalen McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DeVonta Smith or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith outscored Jalen McMillan by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.