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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Tank DellWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Dell is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Dell is the better fantasy play this season.

Tank Dell has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.0), and Tank Dell's 4 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

WRHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Tank Dell

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tank Dell: 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 Tank Dell at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Elic Ayomanor vs Tank Dell: 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. Tank Dell (Houston Texans) came in at 8.5 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tank Dell carries a 2.5-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 Tank Dell converted 72 looks into 588 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Elic Ayomanor sits Week 5 while Tank Dell is off Week 14. 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. Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tank Dell outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tank Dell's 12. 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 Tank Dell: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Tank Dell
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.5
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	102
Receptions	41	48
Rec/Game	2.6	4.0
Receiving Yards	515	588
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	49.0
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	89	72
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	22	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tank Dell holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 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 Tank Dell in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Dell has the edge at 8.5 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 Tank Dell average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Tank Dell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Tank Dell (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Tank Dell a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tank Dell outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.5 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.