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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.6), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jakobi Meyers 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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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.6 PPG

7 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game in 7 games. Jakobi Meyers (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 8.6 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Garrett Wilson carries a 3.0-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. Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 while Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jakobi Meyers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Garrett Wilson is 4 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.6
Games Played	7	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	138
Receptions	36	75
Rec/Game	5.1	4.7
Receiving Yards	395	835
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	52.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	110
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.9
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 Garrett Wilson or Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Jakobi Meyers by 3.0 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.