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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Keon Coleman vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Keon Coleman edges Xavier Worthy by 0.7 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, Keon Coleman 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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WRBuffalo Bills#59PPG LEADER

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Keon Coleman

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

7.0 PPG6.3 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Keon Coleman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Keon Coleman vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Keon Coleman and Xavier Worthy is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.7 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG with the Buffalo Bills across 12 games, and Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 14.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Keon Coleman turned 59 targets into 404 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 Xavier Worthy rests in Week 6. 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Keon Coleman outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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.
•Xavier Worthy saw 73 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keon Coleman	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	6.3
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	88
Receptions	38	42
Rec/Game	3.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	404	532
Rec Yds/Game	33.7	38.0
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	59	73
Target Share/Game	4.9	5.2
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Keon Coleman outscored Xavier Worthy by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (7.0 to 6.3). 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 Keon Coleman or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keon Coleman has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Keon Coleman and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Keon Coleman or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keon Coleman outscored Xavier Worthy by 0.7 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.