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Jameson Williams vs Malik Nabers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDetroit Lions
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 5
WRNew York GiantsPPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

11.0 PPG12.0 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Jameson Williams vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?

Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) and Malik Nabers (12.0 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. Jameson Williams played 17 games for the Detroit Lions; Malik Nabers suited up 4 times for the New York Giants.

A 1.0-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. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, even in weeks where Malik Nabers posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jameson Williams sits Week 5 while Malik Nabers is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 Jameson Williams or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Malik Nabers average in 2025?

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Malik Nabers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Malik Nabers outscored Jameson Williams by 1.0 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.