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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Keon Coleman in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Keon Coleman's 7.0, a 3.7 point per game edge. Sutton also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 12, 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

Courtland Sutton is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,017 yards gives a reliable baseline. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Courtland Sutton higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

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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

WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Keon Coleman

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10.7 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Courtland Sutton and Keon Coleman for your lineup, you are not alone. Courtland Sutton finished the 2025 season at 10.7 PPG for the Denver Broncos (17 games), and Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 for the Buffalo Bills (12 games).

That 3.7-point weekly advantage for Courtland Sutton 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. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 10 and Keon Coleman Week 7. 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

Courtland Sutton is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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.
•Keon Coleman is 7 years younger than Courtland Sutton (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.0
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	84
Receptions	74	38
Rec/Game	4.4	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,017	404
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	33.7
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	124	59
Target Share/Game	7.3	4.9
Age	30	23
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 3.7 points per game above Keon Coleman's 7.0. 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 Courtland Sutton or Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Keon Coleman by 3.7 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.