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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Addison vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mike Evans is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mike Evans is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Mike Evans and Jordan Addison are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40PPG LEADER

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jordan Addison

Mike Evans

Head to Head

8.1 PPG8.7 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% 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.

Jordan Addison vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jordan Addison and Mike Evans is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.6 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 Mike Evans posted 8.7 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 8.

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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jordan Addison turned 79 targets into 610 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Mike Evans converted 62 looks into 368 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Jordan Addison 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: Jordan Addison (age 24) 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?

•Mike Evans outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Addison played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Jordan Addison 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.
•Jordan Addison saw 79 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jordan Addison is 8 years younger than Mike Evans (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Addison vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Addison	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	8.7
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	70
Receptions	42	30
Rec/Game	3.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	610	368
Rec Yds/Game	43.6	46.0
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	79	62
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.8
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

8.7 PPG for Mike Evans versus 8.1 for Jordan Addison in 2025. The baseline favors Mike Evans, 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mike Evans has the edge at 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Jordan Addison and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison (MIN) 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 Jordan Addison or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Mike Evans outscored Jordan Addison by 0.6 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.