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Jameson Williams vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Jameson Williams edges Tyreek Hill by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Jameson Williams goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 6
WRMiami Dolphins#20
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jameson Williams
Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

11.0 PPG10.8 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jameson Williams vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 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; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 0.2-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. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Jameson Williams outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJameson WilliamsTyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)11.010.8
Games Played174
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18743
Receptions6521
Rec/Game3.85.3
Receiving Yards1,117265
Rec Yds/Game65.766.3
Receiving TDs71
Targets10229
Target Share/Game6.07.3
Age2532
Experience3 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jameson Williams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 points per game. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Jameson Williams and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?

Yes, both Jameson Williams and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jameson Williams or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Jameson Williams outscored Tyreek Hill by 0.2 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.