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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 2.9-PPG advantage is real (10.1 to 7.2), and Jaylen Waddle's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ryan Flournoy 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

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

10.1 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Ryan Flournoy: 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. Ryan Flournoy (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 7.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaylen Waddle carries a 2.9-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.

Target volume is the story here. Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy 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 Ryan Flournoy 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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	7.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	94
Receptions	64	40
Rec/Game	4.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	910	475
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	100	56
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.3
Age	27	26
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Waddle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.1 points per game. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Waddle or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.9 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.