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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerry Jeudy vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerry Jeudy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerry Jeudy is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Jerry Jeudy edges Mike Evans by 1.4 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, Jerry Jeudy 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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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jerry Jeudy

Mike Evans

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.7 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Mike Evans carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jerry Jeudy vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy (10.1 PPG) and Mike Evans (8.7 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. Jerry Jeudy played 17 games for the Cleveland Browns; Mike Evans suited up 8 times for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 1.4-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. Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jerry Jeudy, even in weeks where Mike Evans 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 10 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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Jerry Jeudy outscored Mike Evans by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jerry Jeudy scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerry Jeudy	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.7
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	172	70
Receptions	68	30
Rec/Game	4.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	845	368
Rec Yds/Game	49.7	46.0
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	108	62
Target Share/Game	6.4	7.8
Age	-	32
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Jerry Jeudy outscored Mike Evans by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy or Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerry Jeudy has the edge at 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 1.4 points per game.

Do Jerry Jeudy and Mike Evans share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jerry Jeudy and Mike Evans share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jerry Jeudy or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jerry Jeudy outscored Mike Evans by 1.4 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.