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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Jaylen WaddleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jaylen Waddle at 10.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Garrett Wilson higher, but do not fade Jaylen Waddle entirely.

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

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRMiami Dolphins#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Jaylen Waddle

Head to Head

11.6 PPG10.1 PPG

7 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Jaylen Waddle at 46%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Jaylen Waddle: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle for your lineup, you are not alone. Garrett Wilson finished the 2025 season at 11.6 PPG for the New York Jets (7 games), and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 for the Miami Dolphins (16 games).

That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Garrett Wilson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 while Jaylen Waddle is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Jaylen Waddle contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Waddle scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	10.1
Games Played	7	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	162
Receptions	36	64
Rec/Game	5.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	395	910
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	56.9
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	59	100
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.3
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Garrett Wilson at 11.6 PPG, 1.5 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 Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Jaylen Waddle by 1.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.