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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jakobi Meyers higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

8.6 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jakobi Meyers and Xavier Worthy for your lineup, you are not alone. Jakobi Meyers finished the 2025 season at 8.6 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (16 games), and Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 for the Kansas City Chiefs (14 games).

That 2.3-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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 7 while Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jakobi Meyers outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 6 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	88
Receptions	75	42
Rec/Game	4.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	835	532
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	38.0
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	110	73
Target Share/Game	6.9	5.2
Age	29	23
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Xavier Worthy's 6.3. 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jakobi Meyers has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jakobi Meyers or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.3 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.