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DeVonta Smith vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

DeVonta Smith has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 8.1), and DeVonta Smith's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Addison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34PPG LEADER
DeVonta Smith
PPG
9.6
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
1,008
Rec TDs
4
Targets
113
Bye
Week 10
WRMinnesota Vikings#49
Jordan Addison
PPG
8.1
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
610
Rec TDs
3
Targets
79
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
DeVonta Smith
Jordan Addison

Head to Head

9.6 PPG8.1 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DeVonta Smith is producing at 44% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.6 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Jordan Addison (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 8.1 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DeVonta Smith carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025, while Jordan Addison drew 79. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, even in weeks where Jordan Addison posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

DeVonta Smith has his bye in Week 10, and Jordan Addison rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • DeVonta Smith outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. That durability gap means DeVonta Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • DeVonta Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • 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 Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDeVonta SmithJordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)9.68.1
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)163113
Receptions7742
Rec/Game4.53.0
Receiving Yards1,008610
Rec Yds/Game59.343.6
Receiving TDs43
Targets11379
Target Share/Game6.65.6
Age2724
Experience4 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, DeVonta Smith holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jordan Addison average in 2025?

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DeVonta Smith or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

DeVonta Smith outscored Jordan Addison by 1.5 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.

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