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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Addison vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Addison has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.3), and Jordan Addison's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRMinnesota Vikings#49PPG LEADER

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jordan Addison

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

8.1 PPG6.3 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Jordan Addison carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Addison vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Addison and Xavier Worthy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG across 14 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Jordan Addison the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jordan Addison turned 79 targets into 610 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

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: Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Addison outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Addison	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	6.3
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	88
Receptions	42	42
Rec/Game	3.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	610	532
Rec Yds/Game	43.6	38.0
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	79	73
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.2
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Jordan Addison outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 6.3). 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 Jordan Addison or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Addison has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Jordan Addison and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Addison and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.8 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.