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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Keenan Allen vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Keenan Allen's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,006 yards gives a reliable baseline. Keenan Allen at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Wilson higher, but do not fade Keenan Allen entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#45

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Keenan Allen

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

8.4 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keenan Allen is producing at 38% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Keenan Allen vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Keenan Allen and Michael Wilson for your lineup, you are not alone. Keenan Allen finished the 2025 season at 8.4 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (17 games), and Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 for the Arizona Cardinals (17 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Michael Wilson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Keenan Allen turned 122 targets into 777 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Michael Wilson converted 126 looks into 1006 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Keenan Allen is off Week 7 and Michael Wilson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Michael Wilson is 8 years younger than Keenan Allen (26 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keenan Allen vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keenan Allen	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	10.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	182
Receptions	81	78
Rec/Game	4.8	4.6
Receiving Yards	777	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	59.2
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	122	126
Target Share/Game	7.2	7.4
Age	34	26
Experience	12 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Wilson at 10.7 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Keenan Allen's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Keenan Allen or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 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 Keenan Allen and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Keenan Allen and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Keenan Allen or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson outscored Keenan Allen by 2.3 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.