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Breece Hall vs Jaylen WaddleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Breece Hall (11.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER
Breece Hall
PPG
11.9
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,065
Rush TDs
4
Rec
36
Rec Yds
350
Bye
Week 13
WRMiami Dolphins#29
Jaylen Waddle
PPG
10.1
Games
16
Rec
64
Rec Yds
910
Rec TDs
6
Targets
100
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Breece Hall
Jaylen Waddle

Head to Head

11.9 PPG10.1 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Breece Hall vs Jaylen Waddle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Breece Hall (RB, New York Jets) against Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jaylen Waddle posted 10.1 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Breece Hall has his bye in Week 13, Jaylen Waddle in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Breece Hall outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Breece Hall scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Jaylen Waddle caught 64 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBreece HallJaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)11.910.1
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)190162
Rushing Yards1,06528
Rush Yds/Game66.61.8
Rushing TDs40
Receptions3664
Receiving Yards350910
Targets48100
Total TDs66
Age2527
Experience3 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 6

Summary

11.9 PPG for Breece Hall versus 10.1 for Jaylen Waddle in 2025. The baseline favors Breece Hall, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Breece Hall and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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