Malik Nabers vs Tetairoa McMillan
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
Malik Nabers- Higher projection: 237 vs 223 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 22 vs 38
- More points per game: 17.2 vs 16.2
Malik Nabers and Tetairoa McMillan are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Malik Nabers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR13 to WR20). Malik Nabers typically comes off the board first, around pick 28 (round 3) to Tetairoa McMillan's pick 37. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Malik Nabers at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game) versus Tetairoa McMillan at 223.
Last season Malik Nabers carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 70 touches to Tetairoa McMillan's 54), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Nabers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Nabers | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 237 | 223 |
| Points / game | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #22 | #38 |
| ADP | 28 | 37 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR7 | WR16 |
| Snap share | 77% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 7 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Nabers or Tetairoa McMillan.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Nabers or Tetairoa McMillan in 2026?
Malik Nabers is a clear call over Tetairoa McMillan for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Malik Nabers or Tetairoa McMillan?
Malik Nabers carries the higher 2026 projection at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game), compared with 223 for Tetairoa McMillan.
Where are Malik Nabers and Tetairoa McMillan being drafted?
Malik Nabers has an ADP around pick 28 (round 3), while Tetairoa McMillan goes closer to pick 37 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Malik Nabers or Tetairoa McMillan?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Nabers (WR13) ahead of Tetairoa McMillan (WR20) for 2026.
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