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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DK Metcalf vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to DK Metcalf's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 10.5), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. DK Metcalf 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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WRPittsburgh Steelers#25

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

DK Metcalf

Drake London

Head to Head

10.5 PPG14.0 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

DK Metcalf: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #25 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DK Metcalf is producing at 48% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DK Metcalf vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 14.0 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 3.5-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DK Metcalf turned 99 targets into 850 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: DK Metcalf sits Week 9 while Drake London 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

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. DK Metcalf is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: DK Metcalf (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored DK Metcalf by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DK Metcalf played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means DK Metcalf contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DK Metcalf scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 4 years younger than DK Metcalf (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DK Metcalf	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.5	14.0
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	158	168
Receptions	59	68
Rec/Game	3.9	5.7
Receiving Yards	850	919
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	76.6
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	99	112
Target Share/Game	6.6	9.3
Age	28	24
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 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 DK Metcalf or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 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 DK Metcalf and Drake London average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DK Metcalf or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored DK Metcalf by 3.5 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.