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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Tank DellWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Tank Dell's 8.5 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. Tank Dell (8.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Tank Dell 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

WRHouston Texans#99

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Tank Dell

Head to Head

14.0 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Tank Dell: 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 Tank Dell at 39%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Tank Dell: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Tank Dell 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 Tank Dell posted 8.5 PPG in 12 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 5.5-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 Tank Dell drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Tank Dell 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 Tank Dell is off Week 14. 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. Tank Dell 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. Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Tank Dell by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Tank Dell: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Tank Dell
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	8.5
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	102
Receptions	68	48
Rec/Game	5.7	4.0
Receiving Yards	919	588
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	49.0
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	112	72
Target Share/Game	9.3	6.0
Age	24	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Drake London outscored Tank Dell by 5.5 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 8.5). 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 Tank Dell in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Tank Dell's 8.5 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 Drake London and Tank Dell average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Drake London and Tank Dell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Tank Dell (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Tank Dell a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Tank Dell by 5.5 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.