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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Harold Fannin Jr. in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4, a 1.3 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Harold Fannin Jr. is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 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.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Harold Fannin Jr.

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10.7 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Harold Fannin Jr. posted 9.4 PPG across 16 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.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, Harold Fannin Jr. in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 8 years younger than Courtland Sutton (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	9.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	150
Receptions	74	72
Rec/Game	4.4	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,017	731
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	45.7
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	124	107
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.7
Age	30	22
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.7 PPG for Courtland Sutton versus 9.4 for Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Courtland Sutton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Courtland Sutton and Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.