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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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. Kyle Pitts (9.8 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

TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

10.1 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Jaylen Waddle vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) against Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Kyle Pitts posted 9.8 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, Kyle Pitts in Week 11. 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. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Waddle's 16. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts 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.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 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 Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	9.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	167
Receptions	64	88
Rec/Game	4.0	5.2
Receiving Yards	910	928
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	54.6
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	100	118
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.9
Age	27	25
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

10.1 PPG for Jaylen Waddle versus 9.8 for Kyle Pitts in 2025. The baseline favors Jaylen Waddle, 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 Jaylen Waddle or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.