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Garrett Wilson vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Malik Nabers edges Garrett Wilson by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Malik Nabers goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRNew York Jets#16
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 13
WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Garrett Wilson
Malik Nabers

Head to Head

11.6 PPG12.0 PPG
7 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Malik Nabers at 55%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Garrett Wilson vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Garrett Wilson and Malik Nabers is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG with the New York Jets across 7 games, and Malik Nabers posted 12.0 with the New York Giants in 4.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Malik Nabers converted 35 looks into 271 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 Malik Nabers rests in Week 8. 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

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. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Malik Nabers outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Garrett Wilson played 7 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Garrett Wilson 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.
  • Garrett Wilson saw 59 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 Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGarrett WilsonMalik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)11.612.0
Games Played74
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8148
Receptions3618
Rec/Game5.14.5
Receiving Yards395271
Rec Yds/Game56.467.8
Receiving TDs42
Targets5935
Target Share/Game8.48.8
Age2522
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Malik Nabers outscored Garrett Wilson by 0.4 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.