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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Keon Coleman

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 Keon Coleman by 6.8 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Keon Coleman 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
WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Keon Coleman

Head to Head

13.8 PPG7.0 PPG
14 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Keon Coleman: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Davante Adams put up 13.8 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Keon Coleman managed 7.0 across 12 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 6.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 6.8 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.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 8 while Keon Coleman is off Week 7. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman 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. Keon Coleman (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 116 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman'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.
  • Keon Coleman is 11 years younger than Davante Adams (22 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAdamsColeman
PPG (Half-PPR)13.87.0
Games Played1412
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19384
Receptions6038
Rec/Game4.33.2
Receiving Yards789404
Rec Yds/Game56.433.7
Receiving TDs144
Targets11459
Target Share/Game8.14.9
Age3322
Experience11 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman 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 Keon Coleman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Keon Coleman by 6.8 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.