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Elic Ayomanor vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 6.0), and Terry McLaurin'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
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5
WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER
Terry McLaurin
PPG
9.5
Games
10
Rec
38
Rec Yds
582
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

6.0 PPG9.5 PPG
16 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Terry McLaurin: 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. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) came in at 9.5 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Terry McLaurin carries a 3.5-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.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Elic Ayomanor has his bye in Week 5, and Terry McLaurin rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Terry McLaurin outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.
  • Elic Ayomanor is 8 years younger than Terry McLaurin (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorTerry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)6.09.5
Games Played1610
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9695
Receptions4138
Rec/Game2.63.8
Receiving Yards515582
Rec Yds/Game32.258.2
Receiving TDs43
Targets8960
Target Share/Game5.66.0
Age2230
Experience1 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Terry McLaurin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Elic Ayomanor or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Terry McLaurin outscored Elic Ayomanor by 3.5 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.