Jameson Williams 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Terry McLaurin- Higher projection: 214 vs 206 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 47 vs 52
- Market favorite: ADP 55.1 vs 59.1
Jameson Williams and Terry McLaurin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Terry McLaurin holds the edge in expert consensus (WR23 to WR26). Terry McLaurin typically comes off the board first, around pick 55 (round 5) to Jameson Williams's pick 59. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Terry McLaurin at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game) versus Jameson Williams at 206.
Last season Jameson Williams carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 108 touches to Terry McLaurin's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jameson Williams is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Terry McLaurin is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 206 | 214 |
| Points / game | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #52 | #47 |
| ADP | 59 | 55 |
| Positional rank | WR12 | WR56 |
| Snap share | 90% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 7 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Bye week | 6 | 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: Jameson Williams or Terry McLaurin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jameson Williams or Terry McLaurin in 2026?
Terry McLaurin is a slight lean over Jameson Williams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jameson Williams or Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin carries the higher 2026 projection at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game), compared with 206 for Jameson Williams.
Where are Jameson Williams and Terry McLaurin being drafted?
Terry McLaurin has an ADP around pick 55 (round 5), while Jameson Williams goes closer to pick 59 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Jameson Williams or Terry McLaurin?
Expert consensus ranks Terry McLaurin (WR23) ahead of Jameson Williams (WR26) for 2026.
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