Jaylen Waddle vs D.K. Metcalf
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
WR23
Jaylen Waddle
185.0
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR26
D.K. Metcalf
169.4
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes Jaylen Waddle, and it isn't close: 15.6 points of value over replacement separate them (12.3 vs -3.4).
The draft market agrees: Jaylen Waddle goes first at ADP 48.9 vs 65.9 for D.K. Metcalf.
Health note: Jaylen Waddle carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaylen WaddleDEN | D.K. MetcalfPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 185.0 | 169.4 | Waddle +15.6 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 12.3 | -3.4 | Waddle +15.6 |
| Overall rank | #63 | #76 | Waddle by 13 |
| Position rank | WR23 | WR26 | |
| Market ADP | 48.9 | 65.9 | Metcalf +17.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or D.K. Metcalf in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaylen Waddle. He projects 185.0 fantasy points with 12.3 value over replacement, vs 169.4 points and -3.4 for D.K. Metcalf (WR, PPR).