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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Emeka EgbukaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Emeka Egbuka is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Emeka Egbuka is the better fantasy play this season.

Emeka Egbuka is the better play on a neutral week. 9.7 PPG with 947 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Emeka Egbuka higher, but do not fade Cedric Tillman entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#32PPG LEADER

Emeka Egbuka

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

938

Rec TDs

Targets

127

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Emeka Egbuka

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.7 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Emeka Egbuka: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Emeka Egbuka at 44%. That ranking gap means Emeka Egbuka carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Emeka Egbuka: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cedric Tillman and Emeka Egbuka for your lineup, you are not alone. Cedric Tillman finished the 2025 season at 8.2 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (14 games), and Emeka Egbuka averaged 9.7 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games).

That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Emeka Egbuka is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Emeka Egbuka saw 127 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Emeka Egbuka, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Emeka Egbuka (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Emeka Egbuka outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emeka Egbuka played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Emeka Egbuka contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Emeka Egbuka scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Emeka Egbuka saw 127 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Emeka Egbuka: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Emeka Egbuka
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.7
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	165
Receptions	50	63
Rec/Game	3.6	3.7
Receiving Yards	612	938
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	55.2
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	78	127
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.5
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Emeka Egbuka at 9.7 PPG, 1.5 points per game above Cedric Tillman's 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Emeka Egbuka in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Emeka Egbuka has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman and Emeka Egbuka average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Emeka Egbuka averaged 9.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Cedric Tillman and Emeka Egbuka share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cedric Tillman and Emeka Egbuka share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Cedric Tillman or Emeka Egbuka a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Emeka Egbuka outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.5 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.