Who should I start in Week 7, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Waddle?

Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB13 (range #7–#17) and Jaylen Waddle at WR28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #31 vs #58. Projections: 15.2 vs 11.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Waddle?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#18) vs Jaylen Waddle WR27 (range #24–#29). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #42 overall and Jaylen Waddle #47, so Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Bucky Irving or Jaylen Waddle?

Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Bucky Irving
Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 6 of 8 experts
Trade value: Bucky Irving

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Bucky Irving	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 8 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	#46#41–#52edge	#50#33–#60
Week 7 (flex)	FLX31#18–#41edge	FLX58#49–#64
Week 7 projection (PPR)	15.2edge	11.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	19 #42 overalledge	17 #47 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +372 val	-13 ranks · -540 val
Rostered	98%	93%
Bye	10	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 7, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Waddle?: Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB13 (range #7–#17) and Jaylen Waddle at WR28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #31 vs #58. Projections: 15.2 vs 11.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Waddle?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#18) vs Jaylen Waddle WR27 (range #24–#29). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #42 overall and Jaylen Waddle #47, so Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.