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Mike Evans vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 8.7), and Tyreek Hill's 1 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.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40
Mike Evans
PPG
8.7
Games
8
Rec
30
Rec Yds
368
Rec TDs
3
Targets
62
Bye
Week 10
WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Mike Evans
Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.8 PPG
8 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mike Evans is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Evans vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Mike Evans and Tyreek Hill are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG across 8 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Tyreek Hill the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Mike Evans saw 62 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Mike Evans, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Mike Evans is off Week 10 and Tyreek Hill Week 6. 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

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Tyreek Hill outscored Mike Evans by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mike Evans played 8 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Mike Evans contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Mike Evans scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Mike Evans saw 62 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Evans vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMike EvansTyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)8.710.8
Games Played84
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7043
Receptions3021
Rec/Game3.85.3
Receiving Yards368265
Rec Yds/Game46.066.3
Receiving TDs31
Targets6229
Target Share/Game7.87.3
Age3232
Experience11 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Mike Evans by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 8.7). 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 Mike Evans or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?

Mike Evans averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Mike Evans and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Evans or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tyreek Hill outscored Mike Evans by 2.1 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.

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