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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tory Horton vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Tory Horton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.9), and Tory Horton's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Tory Horton

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.9 PPG

7 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tory Horton is producing at 38% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tory Horton vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Tory Horton and Tyler Lockett are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG across 7 games with the Seattle Seahawks, while Tyler Lockett posted 6.9 PPG in 15 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Tory Horton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Tyler Lockett saw 72 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tyler Lockett, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Tory Horton is off Week 11 and Tyler Lockett Week 10. 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

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: Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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

Tory Horton vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tory Horton	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.9
Games Played	7	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	104
Receptions	13	48
Rec/Game	1.9	3.2
Receiving Yards	161	548
Rec Yds/Game	23.0	36.5
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	22	72
Target Share/Game	3.1	4.8
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Tory Horton outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tory Horton or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 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 Tory Horton and Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Tory Horton averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Tory Horton and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tory Horton or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.5 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.