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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Michael Wilson

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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 10.7), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Michael Wilson 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Michael Wilson

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14.0 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Michael Wilson: Who Should You Start?

Drake London and Michael Wilson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG across 12 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Michael Wilson posted 10.7 PPG in 17 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 3.3-PPG gap gives Drake London the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Michael Wilson converted 126 looks into 1006 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Drake London has his bye in Week 5, and Michael Wilson rests in Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Michael Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Michael Wilson 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.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonWilson

PPG (Half-PPR)14.010.7

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168182

Receptions6878

Rec/Game5.74.6

Receiving Yards9191,006

Rec Yds/Game76.659.2

Receiving TDs77

Targets112126

Target Share/Game9.37.4

Age2426

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

Drake London outscored Michael Wilson by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 10.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Drake London and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Drake London and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Drake London or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Michael Wilson by 3.3 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.