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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Addison vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Terry McLaurin and Jordan Addison are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-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

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jordan Addison

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

8.1 PPG9.5 PPG

14 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Addison vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Addison (8.1 PPG) and Terry McLaurin (9.5 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. Jordan Addison played 14 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Terry McLaurin suited up 10 times for the Washington Commanders.

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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jordan Addison turned 79 targets into 610 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jordan Addison sits Week 6 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Addison played 14 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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 6 years younger than Terry McLaurin (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Addison vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Addison	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	9.5
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	95
Receptions	42	38
Rec/Game	3.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	610	582
Rec Yds/Game	43.6	58.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	79	60
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	24	30
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

9.5 PPG for Terry McLaurin versus 8.1 for Jordan Addison in 2025. The baseline favors Terry McLaurin, 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Jordan Addison and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Addison or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Jordan Addison 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.