Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Davante Adams
  • Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Davante AdamsJaylen Waddle
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Davante Adams ahead · 4 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead
WR24#20–#30WR14#7–#18edge
Week 3WR19#17–#22edgeWR21#15–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.113.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #49 overall22 #34 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)0 ranks · 0 val-1 ranks · -56 val
Rostered97%97%
Bye1110
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?
Davante Adams. This week's consensus has Davante Adams at WR19 (range #17–#22) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25). Projections: 11.1 vs 13.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?
Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Davante Adams WR24 (range #20–#30) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Davante Adams for Jaylen Waddle?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Davante Adams is ranked #49 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so Jaylen Waddle 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.