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Elic Ayomanor vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Hunter is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.1 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Travis Hunter is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Travis Hunter edges Elic Ayomanor by 1.1 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Travis Hunter goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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
WRJacksonville Jaguars#58PPG LEADER
Travis Hunter
PPG
7.1
Games
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
298
Rec TDs
1
Targets
45
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Travis Hunter

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6.0 PPG7.1 PPG
16 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Travis Hunter carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Elic Ayomanor and Travis Hunter is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG with the Tennessee Titans across 16 games, and Travis Hunter posted 7.1 with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 7.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Travis Hunter 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 Travis Hunter 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

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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Travis Hunter outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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 Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorTravis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)6.07.1
Games Played167
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9650
Receptions4128
Rec/Game2.64.0
Receiving Yards515298
Rec Yds/Game32.242.6
Receiving TDs41
Targets8945
Target Share/Game5.66.4
Age2223
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Travis Hunter holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.1 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Hunter has the edge at 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Elic Ayomanor or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Travis Hunter outscored Elic Ayomanor by 1.1 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.