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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jaylen Waddle and Marvin Harrison Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

WRArizona Cardinals#39

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.9 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (8.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jaylen Waddle played 16 games for the Miami Dolphins; Marvin Harrison Jr. suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025, while Marvin Harrison Jr. drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Marvin Harrison Jr. 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 Marvin Harrison Jr. is off Week 14. 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

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. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. 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.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. is 4 years younger than Jaylen Waddle (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.9
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	107
Receptions	64	41
Rec/Game	4.0	3.4
Receiving Yards	910	608
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	50.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	100	73
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.1
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jaylen Waddle at 10.1 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 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 Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Waddle or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 1.2 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.