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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Keenan AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Keenan Allen is the better play on a neutral week. 8.4 PPG with 777 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jalen McMillan at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Keenan Allen higher, but do not fade Jalen McMillan entirely.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45PPG LEADER

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.4 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Keenan Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen McMillan vs Keenan Allen: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jalen McMillan and Keenan Allen is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 8.4 in 17. A 2.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.4 points favors Keenan Allen, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jalen McMillan sits Week 11 while Keenan Allen is off Week 7. 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: Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Keenan Allen outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Keenan Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jalen McMillan is 10 years younger than Keenan Allen (24 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Keenan Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Keenan Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.4
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	143
Receptions	12	81
Rec/Game	3.0	4.8
Receiving Yards	178	777
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	45.7
Receiving TDs	0	4
Targets	15	122
Target Share/Game	3.8	7.2
Age	24	34
Experience	2 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

8.4 PPG for Keenan Allen versus 6.0 for Jalen McMillan in 2025. The baseline favors Keenan Allen, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen McMillan or Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keenan Allen has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan and Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen McMillan or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen outscored Jalen McMillan 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.