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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Jaylen WaddleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRSeattle Seahawks#2 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 11

WRMiami Dolphins#29 WR

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Jaylen Waddle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	Jaylen Waddle
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.7	10.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	162
Receptions	119	64
Rec/Game	7.0	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,793	910
Rec Yds/Game	105.5	56.9
Receiving TDs	10	6
Targets	163	100
Target Share/Game	9.6	6.3
Age	24	27
Experience	2 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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, Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1.

Should I draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Jaylen Waddle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.