Garrett Wilson vs Mike Evans: Who Should You Start?
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 San Francisco 49ers.
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 61 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 12 and Mike Evans Week 9. 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.
