Davante Adams vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Davante Adams and Jaylen Waddle for your lineup, you are not alone. Davante Adams finished the 2025 season at 13.8 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 for the Denver Broncos (16 games).
That 3.7-point weekly advantage for Davante Adams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 6 while Jaylen Waddle is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
