Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Jaylen Waddle
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Amon-Ra St. Brown- Higher projection: 281 vs 221 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 5 vs 33
- More points per game: 19.1 vs 12.1
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jaylen Waddle are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR3 to WR17). Amon-Ra St. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 9 (round 1) to Jaylen Waddle's pick 45. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Amon-Ra St. Brown at 281 PPR points (16.5 per game) versus Jaylen Waddle at 221.
Last season Amon-Ra St. Brown carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 175 touches to Jaylen Waddle's 102), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 281 | 221 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 12.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #5 | #33 |
| ADP | 9 | 45 |
| Positional rank | WR3 | WR24 |
| Snap share | 85% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | 11 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaylen Waddle.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaylen Waddle in 2026?
Amon-Ra St. Brown is a clear call over Jaylen Waddle for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaylen Waddle?
Amon-Ra St. Brown carries the higher 2026 projection at 281 PPR points (16.5 per game), compared with 221 for Jaylen Waddle.
Where are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jaylen Waddle being drafted?
Amon-Ra St. Brown has an ADP around pick 9 (round 1), while Jaylen Waddle goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaylen Waddle?
Expert consensus ranks Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR3) ahead of Jaylen Waddle (WR17) for 2026.
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