Jaylen Waddle vs Tee Higgins
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
Tee Higgins- Higher projection: 224 vs 221 pts
- More points per game: 14.1 vs 12.1
- More opportunity: 80% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
Jaylen Waddle and Tee Higgins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle holds the edge in expert consensus (WR17 to WR19). Tee Higgins typically comes off the board first, around pick 36 (round 3) to Jaylen Waddle's pick 45. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Tee Higgins at 224 PPR points (13.2 per game) versus Jaylen Waddle at 221.
Last season Jaylen Waddle carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 102 touches to Tee Higgins's 98), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tee Higgins is the clear pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Waddle | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 221 | 224 |
| Points / game | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #33 | #37 |
| ADP | 45 | 36 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR15 |
| Snap share | 78% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 14 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins in 2026?
Tee Higgins is a clear call over Jaylen Waddle for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
Tee Higgins carries the higher 2026 projection at 224 PPR points (13.2 per game), compared with 221 for Jaylen Waddle.
Where are Jaylen Waddle and Tee Higgins being drafted?
Tee Higgins has an ADP around pick 36 (round 3), while Jaylen Waddle goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
Expert consensus ranks Jaylen Waddle (WR17) ahead of Tee Higgins (WR19) for 2026.
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