Jakobi Meyers vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jakobi Meyers and Jaylen Waddle is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Jaylen Waddle of the Denver Broncos averaged 10.1 in 16. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Jaylen Waddle, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 yards and 3 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: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 12 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.
