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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.6), and Parker Washington's 5 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.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.6 PPG10.4 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jakobi Meyers (Jacksonville Jaguars) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.6 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Parker Washington (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 10.4 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Parker Washington carries a 1.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 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

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

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 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.
•Parker Washington is 5 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	10.4
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	156
Receptions	75	58
Rec/Game	4.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	835	847
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	110	95
Target Share/Game	6.9	6.3
Age	29	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Parker Washington holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 points per game. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Jakobi Meyers by 1.8 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.