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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mack Hollins vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 6.0), and Terry McLaurin's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mack Hollins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Mack Hollins

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

6.0 PPG9.5 PPG

15 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mack Hollins vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Mack Hollins and Terry McLaurin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG across 15 games with the New England Patriots, while Terry McLaurin posted 9.5 PPG in 10 appearances for the Washington Commanders.

A 3.5-PPG gap gives Terry McLaurin 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Mack Hollins turned 65 targets into 550 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Mack Hollins is off Week 14 and Terry McLaurin Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Terry McLaurin at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Mack Hollins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Terry McLaurin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Mack Hollins saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mack Hollins	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	9.5
Games Played	15	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	95
Receptions	46	38
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	550	582
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	58.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	65	60
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.0
Age	32	30
Experience	9 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Terry McLaurin outscored Mack Hollins by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (9.5 to 6.0). 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 Mack Hollins or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins and Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Mack Hollins by 3.5 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.