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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.0 PPG and 919 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jalen McMillan (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Jalen McMillan as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

14.0 PPG6.0 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jalen McMillan at 27%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Jalen McMillan are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025, a full 8.0 points per game ahead of Jalen McMillan's 6.0 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 8.0-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 Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan 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 11 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

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

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	6.0
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	24
Receptions	68	12
Rec/Game	5.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	919	178
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	44.5
Receiving TDs	7	0
Targets	112	15
Target Share/Game	9.3	3.8
Age	24	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Drake London outscored Jalen McMillan by 8.0 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 6.0). 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 Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

Do Drake London and Jalen McMillan share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Drake London and Jalen McMillan share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Drake London or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Jalen McMillan by 8.0 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.