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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Tyler Warren's 8.9 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. Tyler Warren (8.9 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

TEIndianapolis Colts#12

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 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 Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) against Tyler Warren (TE, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 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, Tyler Warren in Week 13. 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. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Tyler Warren by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Waddle's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Warren 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.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 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 Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	151
Receptions	64	76
Rec/Game	4.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	910	817
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	48.1
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	100	112
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.6
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

10.1 PPG for Jaylen Waddle versus 8.9 for Tyler Warren 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Tyler Warren'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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.