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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Parker Washington's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tetairoa McMillan and Parker Washington are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

10.4 PPG10.5 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Parker Washington vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Parker Washington finished the 2025 season at 10.4 PPG over 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Tetairoa McMillan clocked in at 10.5 across 17 appearances for the Carolina Panthers. A 0.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025, while Parker Washington drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tetairoa McMillan, even in weeks where Parker Washington posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Parker Washington is off Week 7 and Tetairoa McMillan Week 5. 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: Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored Parker Washington by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	10.5
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	179
Receptions	58	70
Rec/Game	3.9	4.1
Receiving Yards	847	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	95	122
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.2
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tetairoa McMillan at 10.5 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Parker Washington's 10.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Parker Washington or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 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 Parker Washington and Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Parker Washington or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tetairoa McMillan outscored Parker Washington by 0.1 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.