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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Terry McLaurin vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 582 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Terry McLaurin higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett entirely.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Terry McLaurin

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

9.5 PPG6.9 PPG

10 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Terry McLaurin is producing at 43% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terry McLaurin vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Terry McLaurin and Tyler Lockett is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders wide receiver put up 9.5 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 6.9 in 15. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Terry McLaurin, 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. Terry McLaurin turned 60 targets into 582 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Terry McLaurin sits Week 7 while Tyler Lockett is off Week 10. 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: Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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.
•Tyler Lockett saw 72 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terry McLaurin vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Terry McLaurin	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	6.9
Games Played	10	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	104
Receptions	38	48
Rec/Game	3.8	3.2
Receiving Yards	582	548
Rec Yds/Game	58.2	36.5
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	60	72
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.8
Age	30	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

9.5 PPG for Terry McLaurin versus 6.9 for Tyler Lockett in 2025. The baseline favors Terry McLaurin, 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 Terry McLaurin or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Terry McLaurin and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Terry McLaurin or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Tyler Lockett by 2.6 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.