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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Davante Adams over Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026.

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6, a 2.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and RB. Davante Adams is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Rhamondre Stevenson is Tier 5 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Rhamondre Stevenson (11.6 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.

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

RBNew England Patriots#22

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.6 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG across 14 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.

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: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Rhamondre Stevenson is 5 years younger than Davante Adams (28 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	11.6
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	162
Rushing Yards	0	603
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	43.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	60	32
Receiving Yards	789	345
Targets	114	37
Total TDs	14	9
Age	33	28
Experience	11 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Rhamondre Stevenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and Rhamondre Stevenson share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.