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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Davante Adams over Tucker Kraft in 2026.

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 to Tucker Kraft's 12.6, a 1.2 point per game edge. Adams also stayed healthier, playing 14 games to 8, which steadies his weekly floor. Davante Adams is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Tucker Kraft is Tier 1 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tucker Kraft (12.6 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.

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

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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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

13.8 PPG12.6 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Tucker Kraft (TE, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG across 8 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Tucker Kraft by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Davante Adams 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.
•Tucker Kraft is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	12.6
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	101
Receptions	60	32
Rec/Game	4.3	4.0
Receiving Yards	789	489
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	61.1
Receiving TDs	14	6
Targets	114	44
Target Share/Game	8.1	5.5
Age	33	25
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Tucker Kraft's 12.6. 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 Davante Adams or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tucker Kraft's 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Tucker Kraft share a bye week?▾

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