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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs De'Von Achane

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Courtland Sutton (10.7 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 12

RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

De'Von Achane

Head to Head

10.7 PPG18.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs De'Von Achane: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while De'Von Achane posted 18.1 PPG across 16 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Courtland Sutton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to De'Von Achane's 16. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•De'Von Achane is 6 years younger than Courtland Sutton (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSuttonAchane

PPG (Half-PPR)10.718.1

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182290

Rushing Yards01,350

Rush Yds/Game0.084.4

Rushing TDs08

Receptions7467

Receiving Yards1,017488

Targets12485

Total TDs712

Age3024

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

De'Von Achane outscored Courtland Sutton by 7.4 PPG in 2025 (18.1 to 10.7). 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 Courtland Sutton or De'Von Achane in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and De'Von Achane average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

Do Courtland Sutton and De'Von Achane share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Courtland Sutton and De'Von Achane share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.