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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy play this season.

Jakobi Meyers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 6.0), and Jakobi Meyers's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Elic Ayomanor 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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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42PPG LEADER

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.6 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Jakobi Meyers (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 8.6 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jakobi Meyers carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Elic Ayomanor is off Week 5 and Jakobi Meyers Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jakobi Meyers outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Elic Ayomanor is 7 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.6
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	138
Receptions	41	75
Rec/Game	2.6	4.7
Receiving Yards	515	835
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	52.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	89	110
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.9
Age	22	29
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jakobi Meyers holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.6 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jakobi Meyers has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.6 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.