Emeka Egbuka vs Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should You Start?
Emeka Egbuka (9.7 PPG) and Tetairoa McMillan (10.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Emeka Egbuka played 17 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Tetairoa McMillan suited up 17 times for the Carolina Panthers.
A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Emeka Egbuka turned 127 targets into 938 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan converted 122 looks into 1014 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
