Terry McLaurin vs Jaylen Waddle
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Jaylen Waddle this week: Terry McLaurin is on bye in Week 7.
Jaylen Waddle gets ARI, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 11.0 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Terry McLaurin: a clear but modest edge of 9.9 points of value over replacement (20.2 vs 10.3).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jaylen Waddle first (ADP 44.1 vs 48.1). If the model is right, Terry McLaurin is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Terry McLaurin carries an injury flag of Out (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jaylen Waddle carries an injury flag of Questionable (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Terry McLaurinWAS | Jaylen WaddleDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | ARI | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 11.0 | Waddle +11.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 200.8 | 190.9 | McLaurin +9.9 pts |
| Points per game | 11.8 | 11.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 20.2 | 10.3 | McLaurin +9.9 |
| Overall rank | #56 | #64 | McLaurin by 8 |
| Position rank | WR21 | WR24 | |
| Market ADP | 48.1 | 44.1 | McLaurin +4.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Questionable |
Should I start Terry McLaurin or Jaylen Waddle in Week 7?
Start Jaylen Waddle this week: Terry McLaurin is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Terry McLaurin or Jaylen Waddle in 2026 fantasy football?
Terry McLaurin. He projects 200.8 fantasy points with 20.2 value over replacement, vs 190.9 points and 10.3 for Jaylen Waddle (WR, PPR).