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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

AJ Barner vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Michael Wilson over AJ Barner in 2026.

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to AJ Barner's 7.1, a 3.6 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Michael Wilson is Tier 3 among wide receivers, AJ Barner is Tier 3 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. AJ Barner (7.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TESeattle Seahawks#22

AJ Barner

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

519

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

AJ Barner

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

7.1 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

AJ Barner: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #22 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

AJ Barner vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing AJ Barner (TE, Seattle Seahawks) against Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. AJ Barner averaged 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Michael Wilson posted 10.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

AJ Barner has his bye in Week 11, Michael Wilson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Michael Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. AJ Barner is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: AJ Barner (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?

•Michael Wilson outscored AJ Barner by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•AJ Barner scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	AJ Barner	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	10.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	121	182
Receptions	52	78
Rec/Game	3.1	4.6
Receiving Yards	519	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	30.5	59.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	68	126
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.4
Age	24	26
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Michael Wilson outscored AJ Barner by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 7.1). 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 AJ Barner or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to AJ Barner's 7.1 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 AJ Barner and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.