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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Waddle has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (10.1 to 8.1), and Jaylen Waddle's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Addison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRMiami Dolphins#29PPG LEADER

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.1 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Jordan Addison (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 8.1 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaylen Waddle carries a 2.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jaylen Waddle turned 100 targets into 910 yards and 6 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Jaylen Waddle (age 27) 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?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Jordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.1
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	113
Receptions	64	42
Rec/Game	4.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	910	610
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	43.6
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	100	79
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.6
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Waddle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.1 points per game. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 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 Jaylen Waddle and Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

Do Jaylen Waddle and Jordan Addison share a bye week?▾

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

Is Jaylen Waddle or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle outscored Jordan Addison by 2.0 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.