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Drake London vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy by 7.7 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake London is the clear pick. Xavier Worthy 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
WRKansas City Chiefs#99
Xavier Worthy
PPG
6.3
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
532
Rec TDs
1
Targets
73
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Drake London
Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

14.0 PPG6.3 PPG
12 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake London put up 14.0 fantasy points per game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, while Xavier Worthy managed 6.3 across 14 games with the Kansas City Chiefs. A 7.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

That 7.7-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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. 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

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 131 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake LondonXavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)14.06.3
Games Played1214
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16888
Receptions6842
Rec/Game5.73.0
Receiving Yards919532
Rec Yds/Game76.638.0
Receiving TDs71
Targets11273
Target Share/Game9.35.2
Age2423
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 7.7 points per game above Xavier Worthy's 6.3. 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.7 points per game.

When are Drake London and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Xavier Worthy by 7.7 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.