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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Waddle is the better play on a neutral week. 10.1 PPG with 946 yards gives a reliable baseline. Marquise Brown at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jaylen Waddle higher, but do not fade Marquise Brown entirely.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

10.1 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Marquise Brown: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jaylen Waddle and Marquise Brown is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver put up 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Marquise Brown of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 7.1 in 16. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Jaylen Waddle, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025, while Marquise Brown drew 74. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Marquise Brown posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jaylen Waddle sits Week 6 while Marquise Brown is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaylen Waddle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Marquise Brown is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	7.1
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	114
Receptions	64	49
Rec/Game	4.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	910	587
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	36.7
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	100	74
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.6
Age	27	28
Experience	4 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

10.1 PPG for Jaylen Waddle versus 7.1 for Marquise Brown 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 Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Waddle or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle outscored Marquise Brown by 3.0 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.