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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ryan Flournoy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ryan Flournoy is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ryan Flournoy and Jalen McMillan are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRDallas Cowboys#55PPG LEADER

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.2 PPG

4 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ryan Flournoy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen McMillan vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Jalen McMillan (6.0 PPG) and Ryan Flournoy (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jalen McMillan played 4 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Ryan Flournoy suited up 13 times for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Ryan Flournoy saw 56 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ryan Flournoy, 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 Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14. 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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ryan Flournoy outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ryan Flournoy played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Ryan Flournoy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ryan Flournoy saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	7.2
Games Played	4	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	94
Receptions	12	40
Rec/Game	3.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	178	475
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	36.5
Receiving TDs	0	4
Targets	15	56
Target Share/Game	3.8	4.3
Age	24	26
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Jalen McMillan's 6.0. 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 Jalen McMillan or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ryan Flournoy has the edge at 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen McMillan or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ryan Flournoy outscored Jalen McMillan by 1.2 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.