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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 3.8-PPG advantage is real (10.1 to 6.3), and Jaylen Waddle's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Waddle

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

10.1 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaylen Waddle is producing at 46% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Waddle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle vs Xavier Worthy: 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. Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 6.3 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaylen Waddle carries a 3.8-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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaylen Waddle, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaylen Waddle at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Waddle outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 4 years younger than Jaylen Waddle (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	88
Receptions	64	42
Rec/Game	4.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	910	532
Rec Yds/Game	56.9	38.0
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	100	73
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.2
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Waddle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.1 points per game. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Waddle has the edge at 10.1 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Jaylen Waddle and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jaylen Waddle and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.8 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.