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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Terry McLaurin vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tyreek Hill edges Terry McLaurin by 1.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tyreek Hill goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Terry McLaurin

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

9.5 PPG10.8 PPG

10 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Terry McLaurin is producing at 43% 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.

Terry McLaurin vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Terry McLaurin (9.5 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Terry McLaurin played 10 games for the Washington Commanders; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Terry McLaurin saw 60 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Terry McLaurin, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Terry McLaurin sits Week 7 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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. 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 Terry McLaurin by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terry McLaurin played 10 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terry McLaurin vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Terry McLaurin	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	10.8
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	43
Receptions	38	21
Rec/Game	3.8	5.3
Receiving Yards	582	265
Rec Yds/Game	58.2	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	60	29
Target Share/Game	6.0	7.3
Age	30	32
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyreek Hill holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Terry McLaurin and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Terry McLaurin or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Terry McLaurin by 1.3 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.