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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Deebo Samuel Sr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 9.5), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Deebo Samuel Sr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRWashington Commanders#36

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Head to Head

13.8 PPG9.5 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Deebo Samuel Sr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Deebo Samuel Sr.: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Deebo Samuel Sr. (Washington Commanders) came in at 9.5 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Davante Adams carries a 4.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Deebo Samuel Sr. converted 99 looks into 727 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 11 and Deebo Samuel Sr. 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

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Deebo Samuel Sr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Deebo Samuel Sr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Deebo Samuel Sr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	9.5
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	152
Receptions	60	72
Rec/Game	4.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	789	727
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	45.4
Receiving TDs	14	5
Targets	114	99
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.2
Age	33	30
Experience	11 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Deebo Samuel Sr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 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 Davante Adams and Deebo Samuel Sr. average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Deebo Samuel Sr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Deebo Samuel Sr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by 4.3 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.