Deebo Samuel vs Xavier Worthy
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
Deebo Samuel- More points per game: 11.8 vs 7.9
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR25 vs WR59
Xavier Worthy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Deebo Samuel and Xavier Worthy are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Xavier Worthy holds the edge in expert consensus (WR54 to WR55). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 130 (round 11) to Xavier Worthy's pick 134. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Xavier Worthy at 162 PPR points (9.5 per game) versus Deebo Samuel at 156.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Xavier Worthy's 84), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Xavier Worthy is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Deebo Samuel is the solid pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Xavier Worthy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Samuel | Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 156 | 162 |
| Points / game | 11.8 | 7.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #140 | #131 |
| ADP | 130 | 134 |
| Positional rank | WR25 | WR59 |
| Snap share | 72% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 6 |
| Age | 30 | 23 |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Deebo Samuel or Xavier Worthy.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Xavier Worthy in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a solid pick over Xavier Worthy for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Xavier Worthy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Deebo Samuel or Xavier Worthy?
Xavier Worthy carries the higher 2026 projection at 162 PPR points (9.5 per game), compared with 156 for Deebo Samuel.
Where are Deebo Samuel and Xavier Worthy being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 130 (round 11), while Xavier Worthy goes closer to pick 134 (round 12).
Who is ranked higher, Deebo Samuel or Xavier Worthy?
Expert consensus ranks Xavier Worthy (WR54) ahead of Deebo Samuel (WR55) for 2026.
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