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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Joshua PalmerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joshua Palmer is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Joshua Palmer is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Joshua Palmer edges Elic Ayomanor by 0.8 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Joshua Palmer goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRLos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

6.0 PPG6.8 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Joshua Palmer: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Joshua Palmer at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Elic Ayomanor vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Elic Ayomanor and Joshua Palmer is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG with the Tennessee Titans across 16 games, and Joshua Palmer posted 6.8 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 14.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Joshua Palmer converted 65 looks into 498 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 5 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Joshua Palmer outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joshua Palmer's 14. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Elic Ayomanor scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	6.8
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	95
Receptions	41	42
Rec/Game	2.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	515	498
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	35.6
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	89	65
Target Share/Game	5.6	4.6
Age	22	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

Summary

Joshua Palmer outscored Elic Ayomanor by 0.8 PPG in 2025 (6.8 to 6.0). 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 Elic Ayomanor or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joshua Palmer has the edge at 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Elic Ayomanor and Joshua Palmer share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Elic Ayomanor and Joshua Palmer share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Joshua Palmer a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer outscored Elic Ayomanor by 0.8 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.