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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Keenan AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Keenan Allen is the better play on a neutral week. 8.4 PPG with 777 yards gives a reliable baseline. Elic Ayomanor at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Keenan Allen higher, but do not fade Elic Ayomanor entirely.

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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45PPG LEADER

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.4 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Keenan Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Keenan Allen: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Elic Ayomanor and Keenan Allen for your lineup, you are not alone. Elic Ayomanor finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 for the Los Angeles Chargers (17 games).

That 2.4-point weekly advantage for Keenan Allen 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. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while Elic Ayomanor drew 89. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, even in weeks where Elic Ayomanor posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Elic Ayomanor sits Week 5 while Keenan Allen is off Week 7. 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

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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Keenan Allen outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Elic Ayomanor's 16. That durability gap means Keenan Allen 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.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Elic Ayomanor is 12 years younger than Keenan Allen (22 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Keenan Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Keenan Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.4
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	143
Receptions	41	81
Rec/Game	2.6	4.8
Receiving Yards	515	777
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	45.7
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	89	122
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.2
Age	22	34
Experience	1 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Keenan Allen at 8.4 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Elic Ayomanor's 6.0. 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 Elic Ayomanor or Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keenan Allen has the edge at 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Elic Ayomanor or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.4 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.