Courtland Sutton vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?
The gap between Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.6 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG with the Denver Broncos across 17 games, and Jaylen Waddle posted 10.1 with the Denver Broncos in 16.
When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Courtland Sutton turned 124 targets into 1017 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Jaylen Waddle converted 100 looks into 910 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.
