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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Waddle or Kenneth GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Waddle is a Miami Dolphins wide receiver who averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRMiami Dolphins#29 WR

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 6

RBPittsburgh Steelers#26 RB

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Kenneth Gainwell: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Waddle	Kenneth Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	10.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	185
Rushing Yards	28	537
Rush Yds/Game	1.8	31.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	64	73
Receiving Yards	910	486
Targets	100	85
Total TDs	6	8
Age	27	27
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaylen Waddle and Kenneth Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9.

Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 across 17. 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 Jaylen Waddle and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.