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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.6), and Jameson Williams's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jakobi Meyers 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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

8.6 PPG11.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

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 7 while Jameson Williams is off Week 6. 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

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: Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jakobi Meyers's 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 4 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	11.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	187
Receptions	75	65
Rec/Game	4.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	835	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	65.7
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	110	102
Target Share/Game	6.9	6.0
Age	29	25
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Jakobi Meyers by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 8.6). 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 Jakobi Meyers or Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers and Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 2.4 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Jakobi Meyers by 2.4 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.