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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Drake London

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Drake London edges Davante Adams by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Drake London goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 8
WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER
Drake London
PPG
14.0
Games
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Drake London

Head to Head

13.8 PPG14.0 PPG
14 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Davante Adams vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?

The gap between Davante Adams and Drake London is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG with the Los Angeles Rams across 14 games, and Drake London posted 14.0 with the Atlanta Falcons in 12.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 8, and Drake London rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Davante Adams by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Davante Adams 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.
  • Drake London is 9 years younger than Davante Adams (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAdamsLondon
PPG (Half-PPR)13.814.0
Games Played1412
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193168
Receptions6068
Rec/Game4.35.7
Receiving Yards789919
Rec Yds/Game56.476.6
Receiving TDs147
Targets114112
Target Share/Game8.19.3
Age3324
Experience11 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Drake London in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Drake London average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Davante Adams by 0.2 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.