JuJu Smith-Schuster vs Marquez Valdes-Scantling
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
JuJu Smith-Schuster- Higher projection: 32 vs 27 pts
- More points per game: 4.3 vs 3.2
- More opportunity: 54% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. The 2026 projections are nearly even: JuJu Smith-Schuster at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game) versus Marquez Valdes-Scantling at 27.
Last season JuJu Smith-Schuster carried the heavier workload (54% snap share, 45 touches to Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 29), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, JuJu Smith-Schuster is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith-Schuster | Valdes-Scantling |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 32 | 27 |
| Points / game | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Games played | 17 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | - | #511 |
| Positional rank | WR83 | WR122 |
| Snap share | 54% | 44% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| Bye week | - | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Frequently asked
Should I draft JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling in 2026?
JuJu Smith-Schuster is a clear call over Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
JuJu Smith-Schuster carries the higher 2026 projection at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game), compared with 27 for Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
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