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Emeka Egbuka vs Jalen McMillan

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Emeka Egbuka
PPG
9.7
Games
17
Rec
63
Rec Yds
938
Rec TDs
6
Targets
127
Bye
Week 11
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalen McMillan
PPG
6.0
Games
4
Rec
12
Rec Yds
178
Targets
15
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

9.7 PPG6.0 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Emeka Egbuka vs Jalen McMillan: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan for your lineup, you are not alone. Emeka Egbuka finished the 2025 season at 9.7 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games), and Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4 games).

That 3.7-point weekly advantage for Emeka Egbuka is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Emeka Egbuka saw 127 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Emeka Egbuka, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Emeka Egbuka at 9.7 PPG, 3.7 points per game above Jalen McMillan's 6.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Emeka Egbuka has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan'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 Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan average in 2025?

Emeka Egbuka averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

Do Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan share a bye week?

Yes, both Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Emeka Egbuka or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Emeka Egbuka outscored Jalen McMillan by 3.7 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.