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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Jerry JeudyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 1.5-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 10.1), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jerry Jeudy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Jerry Jeudy

Head to Head

11.6 PPG10.1 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Jerry Jeudy at 46%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Jerry Jeudy: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Jerry Jeudy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG across 7 games with the New York Jets, while Jerry Jeudy posted 10.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Garrett Wilson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jerry Jeudy, 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 Jerry Jeudy is off Week 10. 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy 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.
•Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Jerry Jeudy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Jerry Jeudy
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	10.1
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	172
Receptions	36	68
Rec/Game	5.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	395	845
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	49.7
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	108
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.4
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Jerry Jeudy by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 10.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Jerry Jeudy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Jerry Jeudy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jerry Jeudy (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Jerry Jeudy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Jerry Jeudy by 1.5 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.