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Drake London vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 11
TEKansas City Chiefs#10
Travis Kelce
PPG
9.1
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
851
Rec TDs
5
Targets
108
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Drake London
Travis Kelce

Head to Head

14.0 PPG9.1 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Drake London vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Drake London has his bye in Week 11, Travis Kelce in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Travis Kelce 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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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.
  • Drake London is 12 years younger than Travis Kelce (24 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake LondonTravis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)14.09.1
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168155
Receptions6876
Rec/Game5.74.5
Receiving Yards919851
Rec Yds/Game76.650.1
Receiving TDs75
Targets112108
Target Share/Game9.36.4
Age2436
Experience3 yrs12 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Drake London outscored Travis Kelce by 4.9 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 9.1). 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 Travis Kelce in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Drake London and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?

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