Elic Ayomanor vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Elic Ayomanor and Jaylen Waddle for your lineup, you are not alone. Elic Ayomanor finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 for the Denver Broncos (16 games).
That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Jaylen Waddle 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. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 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: Elic Ayomanor sits Week 5 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.
