Jaylen Waddle vs Tetairoa McMillan
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
Tetairoa McMillan- Higher projection: 223 vs 221 pts
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 12.1
- More opportunity: 87% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Jaylen Waddle and Tetairoa McMillan are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle holds the edge in expert consensus (WR17 to WR20). Tetairoa McMillan typically comes off the board first, around pick 38 (round 4) to Jaylen Waddle's pick 45. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Tetairoa McMillan at 223 PPR points (13.1 per game) versus Jaylen Waddle at 221.
Last season Tetairoa McMillan carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 122 touches to Jaylen Waddle's 102), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Tetairoa McMillan is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tetairoa McMillan is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Waddle | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 221 | 223 |
| Points / game | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #33 | #38 |
| ADP | 45 | 38 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR16 |
| Snap share | 78% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 15 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 |
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 Tetairoa McMillan.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Tetairoa McMillan in 2026?
Tetairoa McMillan is a clear call over Jaylen Waddle for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Waddle or Tetairoa McMillan?
Tetairoa McMillan carries the higher 2026 projection at 223 PPR points (13.1 per game), compared with 221 for Jaylen Waddle.
Where are Jaylen Waddle and Tetairoa McMillan being drafted?
Tetairoa McMillan has an ADP around pick 38 (round 4), while Jaylen Waddle goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Waddle or Tetairoa McMillan?
Expert consensus ranks Jaylen Waddle (WR17) ahead of Tetairoa McMillan (WR20) for 2026.
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