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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Davante Adams over Tyler Warren in 2026.

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 to Tyler Warren's 8.9, a 4.9 point per game edge. Adams posted that edge in only 14 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Davante Adams is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Tyler Warren is Tier 2 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. Tyler Warren (8.9 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

TEIndianapolis Colts#12

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Tyler Warren (TE, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG across 17 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, Tyler Warren in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Warren 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. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Tyler Warren by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Warren 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.
•Tyler Warren is 9 years younger than Davante Adams (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	8.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	151
Receptions	60	76
Rec/Game	4.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	789	817
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	48.1
Receiving TDs	14	4
Targets	114	112
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.6
Age	33	24
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tyler Warren's 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.