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Elic Ayomanor vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

Malik Nabers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 271 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Elic Ayomanor (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Malik Nabers as the starter and Elic Ayomanor as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5
WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Malik Nabers

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6.0 PPG12.0 PPG
16 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Malik Nabers at 55%. That ranking gap means Malik Nabers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Malik Nabers (New York Giants) averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games in 2025, outscoring Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee Titans, 6.0 PPG) by 6.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Malik Nabers carries a 6.0-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.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Malik Nabers posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Elic Ayomanor is off Week 5 and Malik Nabers Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Malik Nabers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Elic Ayomanor is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Malik Nabers outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorMalik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)6.012.0
Games Played164
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9648
Receptions4118
Rec/Game2.64.5
Receiving Yards515271
Rec Yds/Game32.267.8
Receiving TDs42
Targets8935
Target Share/Game5.68.8
Age2222
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Malik Nabers outscored Elic Ayomanor by 6.0 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.