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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Malik Nabers's 12.0 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 2.0-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 12.0), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Malik Nabers 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 Giants#14

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

14.0 PPG12.0 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Malik Nabers at 55%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Malik Nabers 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 Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG in 4 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 2.0-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 Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Malik Nabers 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 Malik Nabers is off Week 8. 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. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Malik Nabers by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. 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 Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	12.0
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	48
Receptions	68	18
Rec/Game	5.7	4.5
Receiving Yards	919	271
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	67.8
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	112	35
Target Share/Game	9.3	8.8
Age	24	22
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Drake London outscored Malik Nabers by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 12.0). 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Malik Nabers's 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Drake London and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Malik Nabers by 2.0 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.