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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeVonta Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 6.3), and DeVonta Smith's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.6 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Xavier Worthy: 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. Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 6.3 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DeVonta Smith carries a 3.3-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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DeVonta Smith, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy Week 6. 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

If you can acquire DeVonta Smith at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•DeVonta Smith outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy'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.
•Xavier Worthy is 4 years younger than DeVonta Smith (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	6.3
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	88
Receptions	77	42
Rec/Game	4.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,008	532
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	38.0
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	113	73
Target Share/Game	6.6	5.2
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, DeVonta Smith holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DeVonta Smith has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.3 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.