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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jauan Jennings vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy play this season.

Jauan Jennings is the better play on a neutral week. 9.7 PPG with 643 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jordan Addison at 8.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jauan Jennings higher, but do not fade Jordan Addison entirely.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#31PPG LEADER

Jauan Jennings

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

643

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jauan Jennings

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

9.7 PPG8.1 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jauan Jennings: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #31 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jauan Jennings is producing at 44% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Jauan Jennings carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jauan Jennings vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jauan Jennings and Jordan Addison is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 9.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings averaged 8.1 in 14. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Jauan Jennings, 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. Jauan Jennings turned 90 targets into 643 yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jordan Addison converted 79 looks into 610 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Jauan Jennings has his bye in Week 8, and Jordan Addison rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Jauan Jennings (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jauan Jennings outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jauan Jennings played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. That durability gap means Jauan Jennings contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jauan Jennings scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jauan Jennings saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jordan Addison is 4 years younger than Jauan Jennings (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jauan Jennings vs Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jauan Jennings	Jordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.7	8.1
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	113
Receptions	55	42
Rec/Game	3.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	643	610
Rec Yds/Game	42.9	43.6
Receiving TDs	9	3
Targets	90	79
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.6
Age	28	24
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

9.7 PPG for Jauan Jennings versus 8.1 for Jordan Addison in 2025. The baseline favors Jauan Jennings, 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 Jauan Jennings or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jauan Jennings has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jauan Jennings and Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Jauan Jennings averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Jauan Jennings and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jauan Jennings (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jauan Jennings or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jauan Jennings outscored Jordan Addison by 1.6 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.