Calvin Austin vs Cedric Tillman
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
Calvin Austin- Higher projection: 43 vs 7 pts
- More points per game: 6.2 vs 4.6
- Better positional rank: WR72 vs WR93
Calvin Austin and Cedric Tillman are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Cedric Tillman holds the edge in expert consensus (WR115 to WR116). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Calvin Austin at 43 PPR points (2.6 per game) versus Cedric Tillman at 7.
Last season Calvin Austin carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 55 touches to Cedric Tillman's 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Calvin Austin is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Austin | Tillman |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 43 | 7 |
| Points / game | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Games played | 14 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #330 | #329 |
| Positional rank | WR72 | WR93 |
| Snap share | 53% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Calvin Austin or Cedric Tillman.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Calvin Austin or Cedric Tillman in 2026?
Calvin Austin is a clear call over Cedric Tillman for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Calvin Austin or Cedric Tillman?
Calvin Austin carries the higher 2026 projection at 43 PPR points (2.6 per game), compared with 7 for Cedric Tillman.
Who is ranked higher, Calvin Austin or Cedric Tillman?
Expert consensus ranks Cedric Tillman (WR115) ahead of Calvin Austin (WR116) for 2026.
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