Jayden Daniels vs Davante Adams
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Should you draft Jayden Daniels or Davante Adams?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | RuYD | RuTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NYG | 20.1 | QB13 | 30 | 19 | 233 | 1 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
2 | GB | 19.7 | QB16 | 42 | 24 | 200 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | LAC | 17.1 | QB17 | 26 | 15 | 231 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
6 | CHI | 22.6 | QB5 | 26 | 19 | 211 | 3 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
7 | DAL | 17.7 | QB13 | 22 | 12 | 156 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | SEA | 16.2 | QB19 | 22 | 16 | 153 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | MIN | 3.7 | QB29 | 20 | 9 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | RuYD | RuTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TB | 28.2 | QB3 | 24 | 17 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 2 |
2 | NYG | 13.4 | QB18 | 29 | 23 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
3 | CIN | 28.1 | QB3 | 23 | 21 | 254 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
4 | ARI | 25.0 | QB5 | 30 | 26 | 233 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
5 | CLE | 20.7 | QB12 | 25 | 14 | 238 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
6 | BAL | 21.0 | QB11 | 35 | 24 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
7 | CAR | 5.2 | QB30 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
8 | CHI | 22.2 | QB11 | 38 | 21 | 326 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
9 | NYG | 19.9 | QB11 | 22 | 15 | 209 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
10 | PIT | 8.6 | QB24 | 34 | 17 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
11 | PHI | 14.4 | QB24 | 32 | 22 | 191 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
12 | DAL | 32.4 | QB1 | 38 | 25 | 275 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
13 | TEN | 28.6 | QB2 | 30 | 25 | 206 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | NO | 23.6 | QB7 | 31 | 25 | 226 | 2 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
16 | PHI | 36.4 | QB1 | 39 | 24 | 258 | 5 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
17 | ATL | 32.8 | QB4 | 36 | 24 | 227 | 3 | 1 | 127 | 0 |
18 | DAL | 4.2 | QB32 | 12 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HOU | 7.1 | WR45 | 8 | 4 | 51 | 0 |
2 | TEN | 19.6 | WR9 | 13 | 6 | 106 | 1 |
3 | PHI | 13.1 | WR20 | 8 | 3 | 56 | 1 |
4 | IND | 13.6 | WR19 | 6 | 4 | 56 | 1 |
5 | SF | 11.3 | WR25 | 11 | 5 | 88 | 0 |
6 | BAL | 5.9 | WR43 | 9 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
7 | JAX | 24.0 | WR5 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 3 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | NO | 20.5 | WR4 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
10 | SF | 16.7 | WR13 | 8 | 6 | 77 | 1 |
11 | SEA | 6.6 | WR42 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
12 | TB | 20.7 | WR7 | 8 | 5 | 62 | 2 |
13 | CAR | 19.8 | WR7 | 5 | 4 | 58 | 2 |
14 | ARI | 4.9 | WR49 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
15 | DET | 9.1 | WR33 | 9 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LAC | 8.4 | WR38 | 6 | 5 | 59 | 0 |
2 | BAL | 21.5 | WR6 | 12 | 9 | 110 | 1 |
3 | CAR | 6.0 | WR54 | 9 | 4 | 40 | 0 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | PIT | 4.5 | WR52 | 9 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
8 | NE | 7.4 | WR50 | 6 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
9 | HOU | 18.6 | WR8 | 11 | 7 | 91 | 1 |
10 | ARI | 6.1 | WR44 | 13 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
11 | IND | 10.2 | WR34 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 0 |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | SEA | 15.1 | WR18 | 12 | 5 | 66 | 1 |
14 | MIA | 21.4 | WR7 | 11 | 9 | 109 | 1 |
15 | JAX | 38.3 | WR1 | 12 | 9 | 198 | 2 |
16 | LAR | 16.3 | WR13 | 13 | 7 | 68 | 1 |
17 | BUF | 7.2 | WR51 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 0 |
18 | MIA | 17.8 | WR9 | 12 | 6 | 88 | 1 |
Latest takes
“-Richard Janvrin Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WSH) If Jacory Croskey-Merritt maintains the early-down role for a full season, he has 1,000-yard potential next to Jayden Daniels .”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 31“Okonkwo has been a per-route metric darling in previous seasons, so with better quarterback play in 2026 tied to Jayden Daniels , I wouldn’t be surprised if he recaptures some of that magic.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 31“Two early draft targets are Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 14
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“Diggs should catch a ton of quick-hitters from Jayden Daniels , and if he plays anywhere close to how he did with the Patriots in 2025, he’s going to smash.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11“This puts immobile pocket passers like Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford on a more even footing with Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts .”
Dan Williamson· Aug 10“While everyone had high hopes for McLaurin in 2025, injuries to him and Jayden Daniels ruined his season.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 9“Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS) ADP: 59 | (QB5) He has the talent to bounce back after an injury-plagued season last year, but he’s being priced at his ceiling. Despite finishing QB5 in PPR fantasy points per game, a lot of it had to do with his rushing.”
Kyle Zeigler· Aug 7“As long as Jayden Daniels can remain healthy, this should be a formidable offense”
Ellis Johnson· Aug 6“Going from Cam Ward to Jayden Daniels this year is an upgrade at the quarterback position, which only strengthens his chances at cracking the top 12”
Kyle Zeigler· Aug 6“Lamar Jackson , Jayden Daniels , Joe Burrow , Baker Mayfield , and Kyler Murray all were selected as top-12 players at the position and finished double-digit slots behind expectations in terms of points per game.”
Rich Hribar· Aug 5“The rushing upside of Jayden Daniels tempted me, but the Bengals’ schedule should be excellent for Burrow and the passing attack.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 5“After a sublime 2024 rookie season in which he threw for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, ran for 891 yards and six touchdowns, and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year, Daniels played only seven games in 2025 due to elbow, knee and ankle injuries. When he was healthy, Daniels was a far less efficient passer than he had been in 2024, averaging only 6.7 yards per pass attempt and completing 60.6% of his throws in 2025 (down from 7.4 YPA and a 69.0% completion rate as a rookie).”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 15“Von Miller spoke about choosing the Commanders, saying "with the Washington Commanders, I just felt like Jayden Daniels was poised for another great season. His rookie season went all the way to the NFC Championship, and last year, he got hit with injuries, not just at the quarterback position, but all over the place."”
Wyatt Grindley· Jul 11“With Terry McLaurin limited to 10 games last season, Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz were the top two target options in the offense. Neither has been re-signed, and both remain free agents. After last year's injuries and less proven talent around him, the risk far outweighs the reward of selecting Daniels at his current ADP.”
Kyle Zeigler· Jul 11“When Daniels did play a complete game, he was still productive for fantasy. In those weeks, he posted 19.6 fantasy points per game, which would have been QB7 for the season. He scored at least 15 fantasy points in six of his seven appearances, showing he still has a high floor.”
Rich Hribar· Jul 9
“-Josh Shepardson Davante Adams (WR – LAR) Davante Adams tied Amon-Ra St.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 31“Davante Adams (WR – LAR) Inside Sean McVay’s pass‑heavy offense, Davante Adams remains a high‑end fantasy player. Even while playing next to Puka Nacua’s historic WR1 season, Adams scored 14 touchdowns in 14 games.”
Lawrence Iacona· Aug 27“He’s only finished outside the top 15 of fantasy receivers once since 2015, and that was due to an injury-shortened campaign back in 2019. Adams has eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark in six of the past eight seasons (missing out on his seventh by only three yards).”
Evan Tarracciano· Aug 26
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“Round 5 Targets Davante Adams (WR – LAR) | ADP: 50.4 ( WR 22) Many are expecting significant touchdown regression for Davante Adams. Last season, the future Hall of Famer led the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns despite missing the final three games with a hamstring injury.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 25“The FantasyPros ECR is pricing Davante Adams as a low-end fantasy football WR2. But last year was actually a red-flag season disguised as an elite one; he posted a career-low catch rate of 53%, his YAC per reception hit a career low, and the bulk of his production was TD-dependent with 15 scores (three coming in a game without Puka Nacua ).”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 23“He has contingent upside if Puka Nacua or Davante Adams miss any games.”
Josh Shepardson· Aug 19“Davante Adams is entering his age-34 season, caught only 60 passes for 789 yards last year and missed the final three games with a hamstring injury. That would already be enough to make him risky.”
Javier Manzanera· Aug 14“With offensive wizard Sean McVay as his head coach and the dynamic duo of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams at wide receiver, Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11“13: Davante Adams (WR – LAR) Many are expecting significant touchdown regression for Davante Adams.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 10“For the first time in a long time, Davante Adams is priced outside the top-24 WRs:”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6“Having Davante Adams and Puka Nacua has elevated his fantasy value, and the Rams are built to make one more run with Stafford under center.”
Lawrence Iacona· Aug 5“When Davante Adams is currently discussed, the conversation revolves around his age, the QB’s age, his coach, the other receivers on the team, pretty much anything and everything BUT his concussion history.”
Peter Kettering· Jul 24“There’s a chance Stafford’s goal-line connection with Davante Adams (another overvalued player on ESPN ) helps inoculate him from this regression.”
Ted Chmyz· Jul 22“Los Angeles WR Davante Adams ranked 10th on this same list: “His instincts and route running are still there even as his athletic traits have declined,” an NFC exec said.”
Wyatt Grindley· Jul 19“While Davante Adams doesn't receive a ton of volume, he is a touchdown machine.”
Kurt Blakeway· Jul 10