Jakobi Meyers vs Jameson Williams: Who Should You Start?
Jakobi Meyers and Jameson Williams are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG across 16 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.
A 2.4-PPG gap gives Jameson Williams 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. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 12 while Jameson Williams is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.