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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.7), and Jameson Williams's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Evans 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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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Mike Evans

Head to Head

11.0 PPG8.7 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Jameson Williams and Mike Evans are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Mike Evans posted 8.7 PPG in 8 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Jameson Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 6, and Mike Evans rests in Week 10. 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

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: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Mike Evans by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 7 years younger than Mike Evans (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	8.7
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	70
Receptions	65	30
Rec/Game	3.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,117	368
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	46.0
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	102	62
Target Share/Game	6.0	7.8
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Mike Evans by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 8.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Mike Evans 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.