Garrett Wilson 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
Garrett Wilson- Higher projection: 225 vs 221 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 29 vs 33
- More points per game: 14.2 vs 9.1
Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Garrett Wilson holds the edge in expert consensus (WR16 to WR17). Jaylen Waddle typically comes off the board first, around pick 44 (round 4) to Garrett Wilson's pick 45. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Garrett Wilson at 225 PPR points (13.2 per game) versus Jaylen Waddle at 221.
Last season Garrett Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 51 touches to Jaylen Waddle's 47), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Garrett Wilson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wilson | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 225 | 221 |
| Points / game | 14.2 | 9.1 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #29 | #33 |
| ADP | 45 | 44 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR14 | WR36 |
| Snap share | 90% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle in 2026?
Garrett Wilson is a clear call over Jaylen Waddle for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?
Garrett Wilson carries the higher 2026 projection at 225 PPR points (13.2 per game), compared with 221 for Jaylen Waddle.
Where are Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle being drafted?
Jaylen Waddle has an ADP around pick 44 (round 4), while Garrett Wilson goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?
Expert consensus ranks Garrett Wilson (WR16) ahead of Jaylen Waddle (WR17) for 2026.
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