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Tyreek Hill vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 265 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 Tyreek Hill 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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WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 6
WRKansas City Chiefs#99
Xavier Worthy
PPG
6.3
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
532
Rec TDs
1
Targets
73
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Tyreek Hill
Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.3 PPG
4 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tyreek Hill is producing at 49% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tyreek Hill vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Tyreek Hill and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 4.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.5 points favors Tyreek Hill, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Xavier Worthy saw 73 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Xavier Worthy, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tyreek Hill 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: Tyreek Hill (age 32) 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?

  • Tyreek Hill outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tyreek Hill scored 1 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 9 years younger than Tyreek Hill (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyreek Hill vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTyreek HillXavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)10.86.3
Games Played414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4388
Receptions2142
Rec/Game5.33.0
Receiving Yards265532
Rec Yds/Game66.338.0
Receiving TDs11
Targets2973
Target Share/Game7.35.2
Age3223
Experience9 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Tyreek Hill or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill and Xavier Worthy average in 2025?

Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

Do Tyreek Hill and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?

Yes, both Tyreek Hill and Xavier Worthy share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Tyreek Hill or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tyreek Hill outscored Xavier Worthy by 4.5 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.

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