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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Drake London

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 9.5), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Deebo Samuel Sr. 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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WRWashington Commanders#36

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Drake London

Head to Head

9.5 PPG14.0 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Deebo Samuel Sr. (Washington Commanders) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 14.0 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 4.5-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. Deebo Samuel Sr. turned 99 targets into 727 yards and 5 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.

One scheduling note: Deebo Samuel Sr. is off Week 12 and Drake London Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Deebo Samuel Sr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 6 years younger than Deebo Samuel Sr. (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSr.London

PPG (Half-PPR)9.514.0

Games Played1612

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)152168

Receptions7268

Rec/Game4.55.7

Receiving Yards727919

Rec Yds/Game45.476.6

Receiving TDs57

Targets99112

Target Share/Game6.29.3

Age3024

Experience6 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. and Drake London average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 12, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by 4.5 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.