Drake London or Garrett Wilson: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 1 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
London has the sturdier setup, but Wilson’s PPR ceiling keeps this level
London brings the stronger weekly profile: a more secure every-down role, the better team scoring environment and the clearer standing as a top-tier WR1. Wilson counters with comparable alpha-target usage and a slightly higher projection, while his separation ability can overcome the Jets’ lower offensive expectation. Both are starts, but London’s advantages are more meaningful outside full PPR; in PPR, Wilson’s efficiency and receiving volume erase the gap. The main risk for London is that Atlanta’s modest scoring outlook limits the payoff of his excellent role.
What flips it: A meaningful downgrade to London’s role or availability.
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In standard and half-PPR scoring this flips to London.

Drake London
8.211.013.8 Projected Points

Garrett Wilson
8.911.814.8 Projected Points
Drake London’s market
Garrett Wilson’s market
Why Drake London
StartWR1 and primary target. Big-bodied X receiver who wins contested catches at the catch point with elite ball skills.
Start — every-week WR start at consensus WR7: 31% target share in 2025, 13.8 PPR projected vs PIT.
- His contested-catch skill gives him a sturdy path to production even when Atlanta’s offense stalls.
- A near every-down role makes London less dependent on one explosive play than Wilson.
Latest on London
TreVeyon Henderson won't suit up on Wednesday, leaving most of the backfield work for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Garrett Wilson
StartWR1 and alpha target. Elite separation quickness and contested-catch skill; missed time cut his sample last season.
Start — every-week WR start at consensus WR13: 18.3 implied team total caps the ceiling, 30% target share in 2025.
- Wilson’s elite separation can turn similar target volume into better PPR efficiency.
- His alpha role keeps the ceiling intact despite a less favorable Jets scoring environment.
Latest on Wilson
New York is eager to end drought, but it's also ready to see what No. 2 pick David Bailey will do in his debut.
The Fifth-Year WR: ‘Something’s Going to Happen This Year’
Garrett Wilson said breaking the Jets' 15-year playoff drought feels "very realistic" and went as far as stating that was the goal this season.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Drake London | Garrett Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 8.211.013.8 | 8.911.814.8 |
| Consensus rank | WR7 | WR13 |
| Opponent vs position | PITno ranking yet | TENno ranking yet |
| Target share | 31%(2025) | 30%(2025) |
| Reception share | 29%(2025) | 29%(2025) |
| Implied total · spread | 19.8+3.0 | 18.3+3.0 |
| Depth chart | WR1 | WR1 |
| Snap share | 91%(2025) | 87%(2025) |
Signal breakdown
- 13.8 vs 14.8 projected PPR pointsGarrett Wilson +
- Rank 7 vs 13Drake London +
- Matchup (DvP composite)even
- Implied 19.8 vs 18.3 team pointsDrake London +
- No injury designationseven
- 91% vs 87% snap shareDrake London +
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