Jaylen Waddle vs Xavier Worthy
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Xavier Worthy this week: Jaylen Waddle is on bye in Week 10.
Xavier Worthy gets ATL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 9.1 points.
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 5.8 points of value over replacement (-31.1 vs -36.9).
The draft market agrees: Jaylen Waddle goes first at ADP 44.1 vs 107.3 for Xavier Worthy.
Health note: Jaylen Waddle carries an injury flag of Out (Head), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaylen WaddleDEN | Xavier WorthyKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | ATL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 9.1 | Worthy +9.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 146.0 | 140.2 | Waddle +5.8 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -31.1 | -36.9 | Waddle +5.8 |
| Overall rank | #110 | #115 | Waddle by 5 |
| Position rank | WR37 | WR39 | |
| Market ADP | 44.1 | 107.3 | Worthy +63.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Xavier Worthy in Week 10?
Start Xavier Worthy this week: Jaylen Waddle is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaylen Waddle. He projects 146.0 fantasy points with -31.1 value over replacement, vs 140.2 points and -36.9 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR).