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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-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#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

10.1 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jaylen Waddle finished the 2025 season at 10.1 PPG over 16 games with the Miami Dolphins, while Tyreek Hill clocked in at 10.8 across 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins. A 0.7-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Jaylen Waddle saw 100 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
•Jaylen Waddle is 5 years younger than Tyreek Hill (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	43
Receptions	64	21
Rec/Game	4.0	5.3
Receiving Yards	910	265
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	66.3
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	100	29
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.3
Age	27	32
Experience	4 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 10.1 for Jaylen Waddle in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

Do Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jaylen Waddle or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Jaylen Waddle by 0.7 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.