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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 yards gives a reliable baseline. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Parker Washington higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy entirely.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

10.4 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Parker Washington vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Parker Washington and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 4.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.1 points favors Parker Washington, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Parker Washington turned 95 targets into 847 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Parker Washington is off Week 7 and Xavier Worthy 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

Parker Washington is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Xavier Worthy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	6.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	88
Receptions	58	42
Rec/Game	3.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	847	532
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	95	73
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.2
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Parker Washington or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Parker Washington or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Xavier Worthy by 4.1 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.