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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 2.4-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 11.6), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Garrett Wilson 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

14.0 PPG11.6 PPG

12 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Garrett Wilson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG across 12 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG in 7 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Drake London the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 11 while Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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

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: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	11.6
Games Played	12	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	81
Receptions	68	36
Rec/Game	5.7	5.1
Receiving Yards	919	395
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	56.4
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	112	59
Target Share/Game	9.3	8.4
Age	24	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Drake London outscored Garrett Wilson by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Drake London and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Drake London and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Garrett Wilson by 2.4 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.