Carnell Tate vs Jaylen Waddle
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Carnell Tate this week: Jaylen Waddle is on bye in Week 10.
Carnell Tate gets JAX, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 9.2 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Carnell Tate: a clear but modest edge of 9.5 points of value over replacement (-21.6 vs -31.1).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jaylen Waddle first (ADP 44.1 vs 79.9). If the model is right, Carnell Tate is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Carnell Tate carries an injury flag of Questionable (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jaylen Waddle carries an injury flag of Out (Head), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Carnell TateTEN | Jaylen WaddleDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | JAX | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 9.2 | 0.0 | Tate +9.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #14 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 155.5 | 146.0 | Tate +9.5 pts |
| Points per game | 9.1 | 8.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -21.6 | -31.1 | Tate +9.5 |
| Overall rank | #96 | #110 | Tate by 14 |
| Position rank | WR35 | WR37 | |
| Market ADP | 79.9 | 44.1 | Tate +35.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Out |
Should I start Carnell Tate or Jaylen Waddle in Week 10?
Start Carnell Tate this week: Jaylen Waddle is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Carnell Tate or Jaylen Waddle in 2026 fantasy football?
Carnell Tate. He projects 155.5 fantasy points with -21.6 value over replacement, vs 146.0 points and -31.1 for Jaylen Waddle (WR, PPR).