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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Addison vs Justin JeffersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRMinnesota Vikings#37PPG LEADER

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jordan Addison

Justin Jefferson

Head to Head

8.1 PPG9.4 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Justin Jefferson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% of elite pace and Justin Jefferson at 43%. That ranking gap means Justin Jefferson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Addison vs Justin Jefferson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG with the Minnesota Vikings across 14 games, and Justin Jefferson posted 9.4 with the Minnesota Vikings in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025, while Jordan Addison drew 79. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Justin Jefferson, even in weeks where Jordan Addison posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Justin Jefferson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Justin Jefferson outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Jefferson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. That durability gap means Justin Jefferson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Addison scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Addison vs Justin Jefferson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Addison	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	9.4
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	160
Receptions	42	84
Rec/Game	3.0	4.9
Receiving Yards	610	1,048
Rec Yds/Game	43.6	61.6
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	79	141
Target Share/Game	5.6	8.3
Age	24	26
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

9.4 PPG for Justin Jefferson versus 8.1 for Jordan Addison in 2025. The baseline favors Justin Jefferson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Addison or Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Jefferson has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson average in 2025?▾

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jordan Addison or Justin Jefferson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson outscored Jordan Addison by 1.3 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.