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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mack Hollins vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Xavier Worthy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Xavier Worthy is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Xavier Worthy and Mack Hollins are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#99PPG LEADER

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Mack Hollins

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

6.0 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Mack Hollins vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Mack Hollins and Xavier Worthy is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG with the New England Patriots across 15 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. Mack Hollins turned 65 targets into 550 yards and 2 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.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, 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: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Xavier Worthy outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. That durability gap means Mack Hollins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mack Hollins scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 9 years younger than Mack Hollins (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mack Hollins	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	6.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	88
Receptions	46	42
Rec/Game	3.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	550	532
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	38.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	65	73
Target Share/Game	4.3	5.2
Age	32	23
Experience	9 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Mack Hollins's 6.0. 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 Mack Hollins or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Xavier Worthy has the edge at 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Xavier Worthy outscored Mack Hollins by 0.3 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.