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Drake London vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake London outscored Tyler Lockett by 7.1 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake London is the clear pick. Tyler Lockett profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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
WRSeattle Seahawks#99
Tyler Lockett
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rec
48
Rec Yds
548
Rec TDs
2
Targets
72
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Drake London
Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

14.0 PPG6.9 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

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

Drake London vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Drake London and Tyler Lockett are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025, a full 7.1 points per game ahead of Tyler Lockett's 6.9 with the Seattle Seahawks. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 7.1-point weekly advantage for Drake London is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. 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

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Lockett is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake LondonTyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)14.06.9
Games Played1215
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168104
Receptions6848
Rec/Game5.73.2
Receiving Yards919548
Rec Yds/Game76.636.5
Receiving TDs72
Targets11272
Target Share/Game9.34.8
Age24-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 7.1 points per game above Tyler Lockett's 6.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Drake London and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Tyler Lockett by 7.1 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.