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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Terry McLaurin vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 7.1), and Terry McLaurin's 3 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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WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Terry McLaurin

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.5 PPG7.1 PPG

10 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Terry McLaurin is producing at 43% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terry McLaurin vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.5 fantasy points per game in 10 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.

Terry McLaurin carries a 2.4-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Terry McLaurin turned 60 targets into 582 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Travis Hunter converted 45 looks into 298 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terry McLaurin played 10 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. That durability gap means Terry McLaurin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Terry McLaurin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Terry McLaurin saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Travis Hunter is 7 years younger than Terry McLaurin (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terry McLaurin vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Terry McLaurin	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	7.1
Games Played	10	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	50
Receptions	38	28
Rec/Game	3.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	582	298
Rec Yds/Game	58.2	42.6
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	60	45
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.4
Age	30	23
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Terry McLaurin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin or Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin and Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

Do Terry McLaurin and Travis Hunter share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Terry McLaurin and Travis Hunter share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Terry McLaurin or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Travis Hunter by 2.4 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.