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Elic Ayomanor vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton 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

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Tory Horton is the better play on a neutral week. 8.4 PPG with 161 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 Tory Horton 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
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5
WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER
Tory Horton
PPG
8.4
Games
7
Rec
13
Rec Yds
161
Rec TDs
5
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Tory Horton

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.4 PPG
16 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Elic Ayomanor and Tory Horton is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 8.4 in 7. A 2.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.4 points favors Tory Horton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton is off Week 11. 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. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tory Horton outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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 Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorTory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)6.08.4
Games Played167
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9659
Receptions4113
Rec/Game2.61.9
Receiving Yards515161
Rec Yds/Game32.223.0
Receiving TDs45
Targets8922
Target Share/Game5.63.1
Age2223
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 6.0 for Elic Ayomanor in 2025. The baseline favors Tory Horton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Tory Horton in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tory Horton 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.