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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Jaylen WaddleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jameson Williams and Jaylen Waddle are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRMiami Dolphins#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Jaylen Waddle

Head to Head

11.0 PPG10.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Jaylen Waddle at 46%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Jaylen Waddle: The Full Breakdown

Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) and Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jameson Williams played 17 games for the Detroit Lions; Jaylen Waddle suited up 16 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 0.9-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 yards and 7 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.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Jameson Williams (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?

•Jameson Williams outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Waddle's 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	10.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	162
Receptions	65	64
Rec/Game	3.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,117	910
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	56.9
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	102	100
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.3
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 10.1 for Jaylen Waddle in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

Do Jameson Williams and Jaylen Waddle share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jameson Williams and Jaylen Waddle share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jameson Williams or Jaylen Waddle a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Jaylen Waddle by 0.9 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.