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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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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

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Jaylen Waddle vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) against Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Juwan Johnson posted 8.3 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jaylen Waddle has his bye in Week 6, Juwan Johnson in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Waddle's 16. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	141
Receptions	64	77
Rec/Game	4.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	910	889
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	52.3
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	100	102
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.0
Age	27	29
Experience	4 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Jaylen Waddle outscored Juwan Johnson by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (10.1 to 8.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.