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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jakobi Meyers and Jordan Addison are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42PPG LEADER

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

8.6 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jakobi Meyers finished the 2025 season at 8.6 PPG over 16 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Jordan Addison clocked in at 8.1 across 14 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025, while Jordan Addison drew 79. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, even in weeks where Jordan Addison posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7 and Jordan Addison Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jakobi Meyers outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Addison scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Jordan Addison is 5 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Jordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	8.1
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	113
Receptions	75	42
Rec/Game	4.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	835	610
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	43.6
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	110	79
Target Share/Game	6.9	5.6
Age	29	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Jordan Addison's 8.1. 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 Jakobi Meyers or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jakobi Meyers has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jakobi Meyers or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers outscored Jordan Addison by 0.5 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.