Bo Melton vs Tim Patrick
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tim Patrick- Higher projection: 14 vs 10 pts
- More points per game: 3.2 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 31% snap share, 9 red-zone touches
Bo Melton and Tim Patrick are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Tim Patrick at 14 PPR points (0.8 per game) versus Bo Melton at 10.
Last season Tim Patrick carried the heavier workload (31% snap share, 24 touches to Bo Melton's 18), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Bo Melton is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tim Patrick is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Melton | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 10 | 14 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Positional rank | WR136 | WR101 |
| Snap share | 9% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 9 |
| Age | 27 | 32 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bo Melton or Tim Patrick.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bo Melton or Tim Patrick in 2026?
Tim Patrick is a clear call over Bo Melton for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Bo Melton or Tim Patrick?
Tim Patrick carries the higher 2026 projection at 14 PPR points (0.8 per game), compared with 10 for Bo Melton.
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