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Michael Wilson vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 7.1), and Michael Wilson's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Travis Hunter 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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WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER
Michael Wilson
PPG
10.7
Games
17
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,006
Rec TDs
7
Targets
126
Bye
Week 14
WRJacksonville Jaguars#58
Travis Hunter
PPG
7.1
Games
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
298
Rec TDs
1
Targets
45
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Michael Wilson
Travis Hunter

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.1 PPG
17 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Wilson is producing at 49% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Wilson vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Michael Wilson (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Travis Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 7.1 PPG over 7 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Michael Wilson carries a 3.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Michael Wilson is off Week 14 and Travis Hunter 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 Michael Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Travis Hunter is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Michael Wilson outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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 Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMichael WilsonTravis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)10.77.1
Games Played177
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18250
Receptions7828
Rec/Game4.64.0
Receiving Yards1,006298
Rec Yds/Game59.242.6
Receiving TDs71
Targets12645
Target Share/Game7.46.4
Age2623
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Wilson or Travis Hunter in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Michael Wilson and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Michael Wilson or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Michael Wilson outscored Travis Hunter 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.