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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Keon Coleman and Elic Ayomanor are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRBuffalo Bills#59PPG LEADER

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Keon Coleman

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.0 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Keon Coleman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Elic Ayomanor finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG over 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Keon Coleman clocked in at 7.0 across 12 appearances for the Buffalo Bills. A 1.0-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Elic Ayomanor is off Week 5 and Keon Coleman 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

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: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Keon Coleman outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Elic Ayomanor scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	7.0
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	84
Receptions	41	38
Rec/Game	2.6	3.2
Receiving Yards	515	404
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	33.7
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	89	59
Target Share/Game	5.6	4.9
Age	22	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Elic Ayomanor's 6.0. 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 Elic Ayomanor or Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keon Coleman has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keon Coleman outscored Elic Ayomanor by 1.0 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.