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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Travis Hunter vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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It is nearly a coin flip, but lean Travis Hunter over Tyler Lockett in 2026.

Travis Hunter (7.1 PPG) and Tyler Lockett (6.9) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. Hunter posted that edge in only 7 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

Statistically, Travis Hunter and Tyler Lockett are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#58PPG LEADER

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Travis Hunter

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

7.1 PPG6.9 PPG

7 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Travis Hunter: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Unranked WR. Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Travis Hunter is producing at 32% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Travis Hunter carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Travis Hunter vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Travis Hunter finished the 2025 season at 7.1 PPG over 7 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Tyler Lockett clocked in at 6.9 across 15 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 0.2-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. Tyler Lockett saw 72 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tyler Lockett, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Travis Hunter is off Week 7 and Tyler Lockett Week 10. 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: Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Travis Hunter outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Lockett scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tyler Lockett saw 72 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Travis Hunter vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Travis Hunter	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	6.9
Games Played	7	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	104
Receptions	28	48
Rec/Game	4.0	3.2
Receiving Yards	298	548
Rec Yds/Game	42.6	36.5
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	45	72
Target Share/Game	6.4	4.8
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Travis Hunter at 7.1 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Tyler Lockett's 6.9. 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 Travis Hunter or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Hunter has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Travis Hunter and Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Travis Hunter and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Travis Hunter (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Travis Hunter or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Travis Hunter outscored Tyler Lockett by 0.2 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.