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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Wilson vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Parker Washington's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Michael Wilson edges Parker Washington by 0.3 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, Michael Wilson 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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WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Michael Wilson

Parker Washington

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.4 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Wilson is producing at 49% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Michael Wilson vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) and Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Michael Wilson played 17 games for the Arizona Cardinals; Parker Washington suited up 15 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Parker Washington drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Parker Washington posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Wilson sits Week 14 while Parker Washington is off Week 7. 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

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: Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Parker Washington by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Wilson vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Wilson	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.4
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	156
Receptions	78	58
Rec/Game	4.6	3.9
Receiving Yards	1,006	847
Rec Yds/Game	59.2	56.5
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	126	95
Target Share/Game	7.4	6.3
Age	26	24
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Michael Wilson outscored Parker Washington by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 10.4). 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 Michael Wilson or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Michael Wilson and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Michael Wilson and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Wilson or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson outscored Parker Washington 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.