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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Drake London over Mike Evans in 2026.

Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 to Mike Evans's 8.7, a 5.3 point per game edge. London also stayed healthier, playing 12 games to 8, which steadies his weekly floor. Drake London is Tier 2 at the position, Mike Evans is Tier 3.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.0 PPG and 919 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Mike Evans (8.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Mike Evans as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Mike Evans

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14.0 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.0 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 8.7 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 5.3-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.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 11 while Mike Evans is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mike Evans is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Mike Evans by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 7 years younger than Mike Evans (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	8.7
Games Played	12	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	70
Receptions	68	30
Rec/Game	5.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	919	368
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	46.0
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	112	62
Target Share/Game	9.3	7.8
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 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 Drake London or Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Drake London and Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Drake London and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Mike Evans by 5.3 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.