Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 2.1-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 9.5), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Terry McLaurin 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.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Garrett Wilson and Terry McLaurin in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.5 PPG

7 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game in 7 games. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) came in at 9.5 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Garrett Wilson carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 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 Terry McLaurin Week 7. 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terry McLaurin played 10 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Terry McLaurin 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.
•Terry McLaurin saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Garrett Wilson is 5 years younger than Terry McLaurin (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	9.5
Games Played	7	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	95
Receptions	36	38
Rec/Game	5.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	395	582
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	58.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	60
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.0
Age	25	30
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Garrett Wilson vs Terry McLaurin

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Garrett Wilson vs Terry McLaurin

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Terry McLaurin by 2.1 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.