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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Keon Coleman vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mike Evans is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mike Evans is the better fantasy play this season.

Mike Evans is the better play on a neutral week. 8.7 PPG with 368 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 Mike Evans higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40PPG LEADER

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Keon Coleman

Mike Evans

Head to Head

7.0 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Mike Evans carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Keon Coleman vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Keon Coleman and Mike Evans for your lineup, you are not alone. Keon Coleman finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and Mike Evans averaged 8.7 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Mike Evans 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. Keon Coleman turned 59 targets into 404 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Mike Evans converted 62 looks into 368 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Keon Coleman has his bye in Week 7, and Mike Evans rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Mike Evans outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keon Coleman played 12 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Keon Coleman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Keon Coleman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Mike Evans saw 62 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Keon Coleman is 9 years younger than Mike Evans (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keon Coleman vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keon Coleman	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	8.7
Games Played	12	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	70
Receptions	38	30
Rec/Game	3.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	404	368
Rec Yds/Game	33.7	46.0
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	62
Target Share/Game	4.9	7.8
Age	23	32
Experience	1 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Mike Evans at 8.7 PPG, 1.7 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mike Evans has the edge at 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Keon Coleman and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Keon Coleman or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Mike Evans outscored Keon Coleman by 1.7 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.