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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Joshua PalmerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 4.8-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 6.8), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joshua Palmer 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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

11.6 PPG6.8 PPG

7 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Joshua Palmer: 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 Joshua Palmer at 31%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Joshua Palmer 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 Joshua Palmer posted 6.8 PPG in 14 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 4.8-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Joshua Palmer converted 65 looks into 498 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, and Joshua Palmer rests in Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Joshua Palmer 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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joshua Palmer played 14 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Joshua Palmer 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.
•Joshua Palmer saw 65 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 Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	6.8
Games Played	7	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	95
Receptions	36	42
Rec/Game	5.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	395	498
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	35.6
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	59	65
Target Share/Game	8.4	4.6
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 5

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Joshua Palmer by 4.8 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 6.8). 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 Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Joshua Palmer a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Joshua Palmer by 4.8 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.