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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Evans vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.7), and Parker Washington's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Evans is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Mike Evans

Parker Washington

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.4 PPG

8 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mike Evans is producing at 40% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Evans vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 8 games. Parker Washington (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 10.4 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Parker Washington carries a 1.7-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. Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Parker Washington, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Mike Evans sits Week 10 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: Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Mike Evans by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Parker Washington is 8 years younger than Mike Evans (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Evans vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Evans	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.4
Games Played	8	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	156
Receptions	30	58
Rec/Game	3.8	3.9
Receiving Yards	368	847
Rec Yds/Game	46.0	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	62	95
Target Share/Game	7.8	6.3
Age	32	24
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Parker Washington holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 points per game. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 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 Mike Evans or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Mike Evans averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Mike Evans and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Evans or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Mike Evans by 1.7 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.