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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs DeVonta Smith

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is the better play on a neutral week. 13.8 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. DeVonta Smith at 9.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Davante Adams higher, but do not fade DeVonta Smith entirely.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 8

WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34

DeVonta Smith

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,008

Rec TDs

Targets

113

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

DeVonta Smith

Head to Head

13.8 PPG9.6 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and DeVonta Smith at 44%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs DeVonta Smith: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles averaged 9.6 in 17. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.2 points favors Davante Adams, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while DeVonta Smith converted 113 looks into 1008 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 8 and DeVonta Smith Week 9. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. DeVonta Smith is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored DeVonta Smith by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means DeVonta Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•DeVonta Smith is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAdamsSmith

PPG (Half-PPR)13.89.6

Games Played1417

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193163

Receptions6077

Rec/Game4.34.5

Receiving Yards7891,008

Rec Yds/Game56.459.3

Receiving TDs144

Targets114113

Target Share/Game8.16.6

Age3327

Experience11 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 9

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 9.6 for DeVonta Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to DeVonta Smith's 9.6 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 Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored DeVonta Smith by 4.2 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.