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Jakobi Meyers vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy play this season.

Jakobi Meyers is the better play on a neutral week. 8.6 PPG with 848 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jakobi Meyers higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett entirely.

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
16
Rec
75
Rec Yds
835
Rec TDs
3
Targets
110
Bye
Week 7
WRSeattle Seahawks#99
Tyler Lockett
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rec
48
Rec Yds
548
Rec TDs
2
Targets
72
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jakobi Meyers
Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.6 PPG6.9 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jakobi Meyers and Tyler Lockett for your lineup, you are not alone. Jakobi Meyers finished the 2025 season at 8.6 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (16 games), and Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 for the Seattle Seahawks (15 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Jakobi Meyers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025, while Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Jakobi Meyers has his bye in Week 7, and Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Jakobi Meyers outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Jakobi Meyers scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJakobi MeyersTyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)8.66.9
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)138104
Receptions7548
Rec/Game4.73.2
Receiving Yards835548
Rec Yds/Game52.236.5
Receiving TDs32
Targets11072
Target Share/Game6.94.8
Age29-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Tyler Lockett's 6.9. 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jakobi Meyers has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Jakobi Meyers outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.7 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.