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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Chris Godwin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start CeeDee Lamb over Chris Godwin Jr. in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4, a 5.2 point per game edge. Lamb also stayed healthier, playing 13 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor. Both land in Tier 3 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 1,079 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster CeeDee Lamb as the starter and Chris Godwin Jr. as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Chris Godwin Jr.

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.4 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Chris Godwin Jr. at 34%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Chris Godwin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb and Chris Godwin Jr. are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG across 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Chris Godwin Jr. posted 7.4 PPG in 9 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 5.2-PPG gap gives CeeDee Lamb 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.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: CeeDee Lamb is off Week 14 and Chris Godwin Jr. Week 10. 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 CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•CeeDee Lamb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Chris Godwin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Chris Godwin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.4
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	67
Receptions	75	33
Rec/Game	5.8	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,077	360
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	40.0
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	117	51
Target Share/Game	9.0	5.7
Age	27	30
Experience	5 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

CeeDee Lamb outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 5.2 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 7.4). 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 CeeDee Lamb or Chris Godwin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 CeeDee Lamb and Chris Godwin Jr. average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Chris Godwin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Chris Godwin Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 5.2 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.