Davante Adams vs Terry McLaurin
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 · 68% confident
Davante Adams- More points per game: 15.9 vs 11.4
- More opportunity: 70% snap share, 31 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR9 vs WR56
Terry McLaurin carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Davante Adams and Terry McLaurin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Terry McLaurin holds the edge in expert consensus (WR23 to WR25). Davante Adams typically comes off the board first, around pick 52 (round 5) to Terry McLaurin's pick 55. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Terry McLaurin at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game) versus Davante Adams at 193.
Last season Davante Adams carried the heavier workload (70% snap share, 114 touches to Terry McLaurin's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Terry McLaurin is the younger option (age 30), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Davante Adams is the solid pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Terry McLaurin carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Adams | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 193 | 214 |
| Points / game | 15.9 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 14 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #49 | #47 |
| ADP | 52 | 55 |
| Positional rank | WR9 | WR56 |
| Snap share | 70% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 7 |
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
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 Terry McLaurin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Davante Adams or Terry McLaurin in 2026?
Davante Adams is a solid pick over Terry McLaurin for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Terry McLaurin carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Davante Adams or Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin carries the higher 2026 projection at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game), compared with 193 for Davante Adams.
Where are Davante Adams and Terry McLaurin being drafted?
Davante Adams has an ADP around pick 52 (round 5), while Terry McLaurin goes closer to pick 55 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Davante Adams or Terry McLaurin?
Expert consensus ranks Terry McLaurin (WR23) ahead of Davante Adams (WR25) for 2026.
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