Jordan Addison vs Xavier Worthy: Who Should You Start?
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.
