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Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECleveland Browns#9
Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 11
WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Harold Fannin Jr.
Jameson Williams

Head to Head

9.4 PPG11.0 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 11, Jameson Williams in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Jameson Williams outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. is 4 years younger than Jameson Williams (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHarold Fannin Jr.Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)9.411.0
Games Played1617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150187
Receptions7265
Rec/Game4.53.8
Receiving Yards7311,117
Rec Yds/Game45.765.7
Receiving TDs67
Targets107102
Target Share/Game6.76.0
Age2125
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jameson Williams at 11.0 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4. 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Jameson Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Jameson Williams average in 2025?

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.