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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Keenan Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Davante Adams outscored Keenan Allen by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Keenan Allen profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 8
WRLos Angeles Chargers#45
Keenan Allen
PPG
8.4
Games
17
Rec
81
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
4
Targets
122
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Keenan Allen

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.4 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Keenan Allen: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Davante Adams and Keenan Allen is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 8.4 in 17. A 5.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.4 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 Keenan Allen converted 122 looks into 777 yards and 4 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 Keenan Allen rests in Week 12. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keenan Allen 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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Keenan Allen 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.
  • Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAdamsAllen
PPG (Half-PPR)13.88.4
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193143
Receptions6081
Rec/Game4.34.8
Receiving Yards789777
Rec Yds/Game56.445.7
Receiving TDs144
Targets114122
Target Share/Game8.17.2
Age3334
Experience11 yrs12 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 8.4 for Keenan Allen 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 Keenan Allen in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Keenan Allen by 5.4 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.