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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Conklin (7.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

TENew York Jets#99

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Tetairoa McMillan

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

10.5 PPG7.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) TE in most league formats.

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) against Tyler Conklin (TE, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Tetairoa McMillan has his bye in Week 5, Tyler Conklin in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tetairoa McMillan at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Conklin is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored Tyler Conklin by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tetairoa McMillan	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.5	7.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	128
Receptions	70	50
Rec/Game	4.1	2.9
Receiving Yards	1,014	525
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	30.9
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	122	65
Target Share/Game	7.2	3.8
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tetairoa McMillan holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.5 points per game. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Tetairoa McMillan and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.