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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Jaylen WaddleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRMiami Dolphins#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Jaylen Waddle

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10.3 PPG10.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Jaylen Waddle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jaylen Waddle posted 10.1 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, Jaylen Waddle in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Jaylen Waddle contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jaylen Waddle is 4 years younger than Dallas Goedert (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	10.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	162
Receptions	60	64
Rec/Game	4.0	4.0
Receiving Yards	591	910
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	56.9
Receiving TDs	11	6
Targets	82	100
Target Share/Game	5.5	6.3
Age	31	27
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Jaylen Waddle's 10.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dallas Goedert and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.