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Garrett Wilson vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Tre Tucker's 7.8 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 3.8-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 7.8), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tre Tucker 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
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 13
WRLas Vegas Raiders#50
Tre Tucker
PPG
7.8
Games
17
Rec
57
Rec Yds
696
Rec TDs
5
Targets
92
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Garrett Wilson
Tre Tucker

Head to Head

11.6 PPG7.8 PPG
7 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Tre Tucker: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Tre Tucker 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 Tre Tucker posted 7.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 3.8-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.

Target volume is the story here. Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tre Tucker, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 13 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tre Tucker is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Garrett Wilson outscored Tre Tucker by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tre Tucker played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Tre Tucker contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tre Tucker scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGarrett WilsonTre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)11.67.8
Games Played717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)81133
Receptions3657
Rec/Game5.13.4
Receiving Yards395696
Rec Yds/Game56.440.9
Receiving TDs45
Targets5992
Target Share/Game8.45.4
Age2525
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 13

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Tre Tucker by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 7.8). 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 Tre Tucker in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Tre Tucker's 7.8 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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Garrett Wilson and Tre Tucker share a bye week?

Yes, both Garrett Wilson and Tre Tucker share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Garrett Wilson or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Garrett Wilson outscored Tre Tucker by 3.8 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.