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Keon Coleman vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Wilson higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7
WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER
Michael Wilson
PPG
10.7
Games
17
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,006
Rec TDs
7
Targets
126
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Keon Coleman
Michael Wilson

Head to Head

7.0 PPG10.7 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% 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.

Keon Coleman vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Keon Coleman and Michael Wilson for your lineup, you are not alone. Keon Coleman finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 for the Arizona Cardinals (17 games).

That 3.7-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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Keon Coleman 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

Michael Wilson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Michael Wilson outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keon Coleman vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKeon ColemanMichael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)7.010.7
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84182
Receptions3878
Rec/Game3.24.6
Receiving Yards4041,006
Rec Yds/Game33.759.2
Receiving TDs47
Targets59126
Target Share/Game4.97.4
Age2326
Experience1 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Wilson at 10.7 PPG, 3.7 points per game above Keon Coleman's 7.0. 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 Keon Coleman or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman and Michael Wilson average in 2025?

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Keon Coleman and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?

Keon Coleman (BUF) 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 Keon Coleman or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Michael Wilson outscored Keon Coleman by 3.7 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.

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