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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Malik Nabers vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

Malik Nabers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 271 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tory Horton at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Malik Nabers higher, but do not fade Tory Horton entirely.

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

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WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Malik Nabers

Tory Horton

Head to Head

12.0 PPG8.4 PPG

4 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Malik Nabers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Malik Nabers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Malik Nabers vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Malik Nabers and Tory Horton is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Giants wide receiver put up 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 8.4 in 7. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 points favors Malik Nabers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Malik Nabers turned 35 targets into 271 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Tory Horton converted 22 looks into 161 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Malik Nabers sits Week 8 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Malik Nabers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Tory Horton by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tory Horton played 7 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Tory Horton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Malik Nabers saw 35 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Nabers	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	8.4
Games Played	4	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	59
Receptions	18	13
Rec/Game	4.5	1.9
Receiving Yards	271	161
Rec Yds/Game	67.8	23.0
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	35	22
Target Share/Game	8.8	3.1
Age	22	23
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

12.0 PPG for Malik Nabers versus 8.4 for Tory Horton in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Nabers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Malik Nabers and Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Malik Nabers or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers outscored Tory Horton by 3.6 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.