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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 6.9), and DeVonta Smith's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

9.6 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Tyler Lockett: 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 Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Tyler Lockett: 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. Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 6.9 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DeVonta Smith carries a 2.7-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 Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•DeVonta Smith outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	6.9
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	104
Receptions	77	48
Rec/Game	4.5	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,008	548
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	113	72
Target Share/Game	6.6	4.8
Age	27	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, DeVonta Smith holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

Do DeVonta Smith and Tyler Lockett share a bye week?▾

Yes, both DeVonta Smith and Tyler Lockett share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is DeVonta Smith or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith outscored Tyler Lockett by 2.7 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.