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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Keenan Allen vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Keenan Allen has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.9), and Keenan Allen's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers#45PPG LEADER

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Keenan Allen

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keenan Allen is producing at 38% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Keenan Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Keenan Allen vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Keenan Allen and Tyler Lockett are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Tyler Lockett posted 6.9 PPG in 15 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Keenan Allen 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.

Target volume is the story here. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Keenan Allen sits Week 7 while Tyler Lockett is off Week 10. 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: Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Keenan Allen outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. That durability gap means Keenan Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Keenan Allen scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keenan Allen vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keenan Allen	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.9
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	104
Receptions	81	48
Rec/Game	4.8	3.2
Receiving Yards	777	548
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	122	72
Target Share/Game	7.2	4.8
Age	34	-
Experience	12 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

Keenan Allen outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 6.9). 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 Keenan Allen or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keenan Allen has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Keenan Allen and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Keenan Allen or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.5 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.