Davante Adams vs Malik Nabers
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Davante Adams- More points per game: 15.9 vs 14.3
- More opportunity: 70% snap share, 31 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR9 vs WR96
Malik Nabers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Davante Adams and Malik Nabers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Malik Nabers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR13 to WR25). Malik Nabers typically comes off the board first, around pick 26 (round 3) to Davante Adams's pick 52. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Malik Nabers at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game) versus Davante Adams at 193.
Last season Davante Adams carried the heavier workload (70% snap share, 114 touches to Malik Nabers's 35), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Malik Nabers is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Davante Adams is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Malik Nabers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Adams | Nabers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 193 | 237 |
| Points / game | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 14 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #49 | #22 |
| ADP | 52 | 26 |
| Positional rank | WR9 | WR96 |
| Snap share | 70% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 3 |
| Age | 33 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Davante Adams or Malik Nabers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Davante Adams or Malik Nabers in 2026?
Davante Adams is a solid pick over Malik Nabers for 2026, on the bigger workload. Malik Nabers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Davante Adams or Malik Nabers?
Malik Nabers carries the higher 2026 projection at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game), compared with 193 for Davante Adams.
Where are Davante Adams and Malik Nabers being drafted?
Malik Nabers has an ADP around pick 26 (round 3), while Davante Adams goes closer to pick 52 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Davante Adams or Malik Nabers?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Nabers (WR13) ahead of Davante Adams (WR25) for 2026.
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