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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 2.9-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.7), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Evans 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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Mike Evans

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.7 PPG

7 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans posted 8.7 PPG in 8 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 2.9-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 Mike Evans converted 62 looks into 368 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Garrett Wilson is off Week 13 and Mike Evans Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Mike Evans by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mike Evans played 8 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Mike Evans 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.
•Mike Evans saw 62 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Garrett Wilson is 7 years younger than Mike Evans (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.7
Games Played	7	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	70
Receptions	36	30
Rec/Game	5.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	395	368
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	46.0
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	62
Target Share/Game	8.4	7.8
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Mike Evans by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 8.7). 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Garrett Wilson or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Mike Evans by 2.9 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.