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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tory Horton vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.3), and Tory Horton's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Tory Horton

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.3 PPG

7 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tory Horton vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Tory Horton and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 2.1-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. Xavier Worthy saw 73 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Xavier Worthy, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tory Horton sits Week 11 while Xavier Worthy 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: Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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.
•Xavier Worthy saw 73 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tory Horton	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.3
Games Played	7	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	88
Receptions	13	42
Rec/Game	1.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	161	532
Rec Yds/Game	23.0	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	22	73
Target Share/Game	3.1	5.2
Age	23	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Tory Horton outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 6.3). 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

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

Tory Horton averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Tory Horton and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tory Horton or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.1 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.