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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tory Horton at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Garrett Wilson higher, but do not fade Tory Horton entirely.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Tory Horton

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.4 PPG

7 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Garrett Wilson and Tory Horton for your lineup, you are not alone. Garrett Wilson finished the 2025 season at 11.6 PPG for the New York Jets (7 games), and Tory Horton averaged 8.4 for the Seattle Seahawks (7 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Garrett Wilson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Garrett Wilson saw 59 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Garrett Wilson, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Garrett Wilson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Tory Horton by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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 Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.4
Games Played	7	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	59
Receptions	36	13
Rec/Game	5.1	1.9
Receiving Yards	395	161
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	23.0
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	59	22
Target Share/Game	8.4	3.1
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Garrett Wilson at 11.6 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Tory Horton's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Tory Horton by 3.2 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.