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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen WaddleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle is a Miami Dolphins wide receiver who averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47 WR

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRMiami Dolphins#29 WR

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	10.1
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	162
Receptions	48	64
Rec/Game	3.4	4.0
Receiving Yards	707	910
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	56.9
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	91	100
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.3
Age	24	27
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Jaylen Waddle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Waddle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.