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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 6.0), and Tyreek Hill's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jalen McMillan is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

6.0 PPG10.8 PPG

4 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen McMillan vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jalen McMillan (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 4 games. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) came in at 10.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyreek Hill carries a 4.8-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. Jalen McMillan turned 15 targets into 178 yards and undefined touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill converted 29 looks into 265 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Jalen McMillan has his bye in Week 11, and Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. 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

If you can acquire Tyreek Hill at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jalen McMillan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyreek Hill saw 29 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jalen McMillan is 8 years younger than Tyreek Hill (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	10.8
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	43
Receptions	12	21
Rec/Game	3.0	5.3
Receiving Yards	178	265
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	66.3
Receiving TDs	0	1
Targets	15	29
Target Share/Game	3.8	7.3
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyreek Hill holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen McMillan or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Jalen McMillan by 4.8 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.