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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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. Travis Hunter at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft DeVonta Smith higher, but do not fade Travis Hunter 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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.6 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DeVonta Smith is producing at 44% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DeVonta Smith and Travis Hunter is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver put up 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Travis Hunter of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 7.1 in 7. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.5 points favors DeVonta Smith, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: DeVonta Smith is off Week 10 and Travis Hunter Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DeVonta Smith outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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.
•Travis Hunter is 4 years younger than DeVonta Smith (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	7.1
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	50
Receptions	77	28
Rec/Game	4.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,008	298
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	42.6
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	113	45
Target Share/Game	6.6	6.4
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

9.6 PPG for DeVonta Smith versus 7.1 for Travis Hunter in 2025. The baseline favors DeVonta Smith, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Travis Hunter (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DeVonta Smith or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith outscored Travis Hunter by 2.5 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.