Joshua Palmer or Justin JeffersonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRMinnesota Vikings#15 WR

Justin Jefferson

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

258

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Justin Jefferson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	13.6
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	54
Receptions	42	19
Rec/Game	3.0	4.8
Receiving Yards	498	258
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	64.5
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	65	24
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joshua Palmer or Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joshua Palmer and Justin Jefferson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6.

Should I draft Joshua Palmer or Justin Jefferson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Joshua Palmer and Justin Jefferson average in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Joshua Palmer and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Justin Jefferson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.