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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Terry McLaurin vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Terry McLaurin 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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WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

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

Terry McLaurin

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.5 PPG6.3 PPG

10 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terry McLaurin vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Terry McLaurin and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders wide receiver put up 9.5 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 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 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: Terry McLaurin 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

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

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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.
•Xavier Worthy saw 73 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Xavier Worthy is 7 years younger than Terry McLaurin (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terry McLaurin vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Terry McLaurin	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	6.3
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	88
Receptions	38	42
Rec/Game	3.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	582	532
Rec Yds/Game	58.2	38.0
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	60	73
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.2
Age	30	23
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

9.5 PPG for Terry McLaurin versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

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

Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Terry McLaurin and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin (WAS) 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 Terry McLaurin or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.2 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.