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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Malik Nabers vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

It is nearly a coin flip, but lean Malik Nabers over Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026.

Malik Nabers (12.0 PPG) and Rhamondre Stevenson (11.6) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. Nabers posted that edge in only 4 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Malik Nabers is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Rhamondre Stevenson is Tier 5 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 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.

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

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WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

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

Malik Nabers

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

12.0 PPG11.6 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Malik Nabers vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) against Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 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.

Malik Nabers has his bye in Week 8, Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Malik Nabers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rhamondre Stevenson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Rhamondre Stevenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson saw 37 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Malik Nabers is 5 years younger than Rhamondre Stevenson (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Nabers	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	11.6
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	162
Rushing Yards	0	603
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	43.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	18	32
Receiving Yards	271	345
Targets	35	37
Total TDs	2	9
Age	23	28
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Malik Nabers outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers and Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.