Jaylen Waddle vs Carnell Tate
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jaylen Waddle this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (10.9 vs 9.2).
Jaylen Waddle faces LA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Carnell Tate faces NYG, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jaylen Waddle: a clear but modest edge of 10.9 points of value over replacement (12.5 vs 1.6).
The draft market agrees: Jaylen Waddle goes first at ADP 44.1 vs 79.9 for Carnell Tate.
| Jaylen WaddleDEN | Carnell TateTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | NYG | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.9 | 9.2 | Waddle +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #21 | #30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 190.9 | 180.0 | Waddle +10.9 pts |
| Points per game | 11.2 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 12.5 | 1.6 | Waddle +10.9 |
| Overall rank | #64 | #68 | Waddle by 4 |
| Position rank | WR23 | WR24 | |
| Market ADP | 44.1 | 79.9 | Tate +35.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Carnell Tate in Week 3?
Start Jaylen Waddle this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (10.9 vs 9.2).
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Carnell Tate in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaylen Waddle. He projects 190.9 fantasy points with 12.5 value over replacement, vs 180.0 points and 1.6 for Carnell Tate (WR, PPR).