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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Jerry Jeudy

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 10.1), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jerry Jeudy 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 8

WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Jerry Jeudy

Head to Head

13.8 PPG10.1 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Jerry Jeudy at 46%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Jerry Jeudy: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns) came in at 10.1 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Davante Adams carries a 3.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Jerry Jeudy converted 108 looks into 845 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 8 while Jerry Jeudy is off Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jerry Jeudy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAdamsJeudy

PPG (Half-PPR)13.810.1

Games Played1417

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193172

Receptions6068

Rec/Game4.34.0

Receiving Yards789845

Rec Yds/Game56.449.7

Receiving TDs143

Targets114108

Target Share/Game8.16.4

Age33-

Experience11 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Jerry Jeudy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and Jerry Jeudy (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Jerry Jeudy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Jerry Jeudy by 3.7 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.