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Drake London vs Joshua PalmerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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. Joshua Palmer (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Joshua Palmer 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
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 11
WRLos Angeles Chargers#99
Joshua Palmer
PPG
6.8
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
498
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Drake London
Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

14.0 PPG6.8 PPG
12 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Joshua Palmer: 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 Joshua Palmer at 31%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Joshua Palmer are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025, a full 7.2 points per game ahead of Joshua Palmer's 6.8 with the Los Angeles Chargers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Drake London carries a 7.2-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. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Joshua Palmer drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Joshua Palmer posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Drake London has his bye in Week 11, and Joshua Palmer rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Joshua Palmer 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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Joshua Palmer played 14 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Joshua Palmer 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 Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake LondonJoshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)14.06.8
Games Played1214
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16895
Receptions6842
Rec/Game5.73.0
Receiving Yards919498
Rec Yds/Game76.635.6
Receiving TDs72
Targets11265
Target Share/Game9.34.6
Age24-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 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 Drake London or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer average in 2025?

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Drake London and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Joshua Palmer a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Joshua Palmer by 7.2 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.