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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joshua Palmer vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joshua Palmer is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Joshua Palmer is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Joshua Palmer edges Mack Hollins by 0.8 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Joshua Palmer goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Joshua Palmer

Mack Hollins

Head to Head

6.8 PPG6.0 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Joshua Palmer: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Joshua Palmer is producing at 31% of elite pace and Mack Hollins at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Joshua Palmer vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

Joshua Palmer (6.8 PPG) and Mack Hollins (6.0 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. Joshua Palmer played 14 games for the Los Angeles Chargers; Mack Hollins suited up 15 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.8-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. Joshua Palmer turned 65 targets into 498 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Mack Hollins converted 65 looks into 550 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Joshua Palmer sits Week 5 while Mack Hollins is off Week 14. 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: Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Joshua Palmer outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Joshua Palmer's 14. That durability gap means Mack Hollins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joshua Palmer scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Mack Hollins saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Mack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	6.0
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	90
Receptions	42	46
Rec/Game	3.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	498	550
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	36.7
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	65	65
Target Share/Game	4.6	4.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

Joshua Palmer outscored Mack Hollins by 0.8 PPG in 2025 (6.8 to 6.0). 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 Joshua Palmer or Mack Hollins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joshua Palmer has the edge at 6.8 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Joshua Palmer and Mack Hollins average in 2025?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Joshua Palmer and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joshua Palmer or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer outscored Mack Hollins by 0.8 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.