Who should I start in Week 5, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?

Davante Adams. This week's consensus has Davante Adams at WR13 (range #9–#20) and Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #15–#23). Projections: 15.5 vs 11.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Davante Adams WR19 (range #15–#25) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Davante Adams 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 #39 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.

Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Davante Adams
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 3 of 6 experts
Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

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

	Davante Adams	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank Davante Adams ahead · 3 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	WR19#15–#25	WR18#16–#20edge
Week 5	WR13#9–#20edge	WR18#15–#23
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.5edge	11.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	20 #39 overall	22 #34 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +358 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	98%	96%
Bye	11	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 5, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?: Davante Adams. This week's consensus has Davante Adams at WR13 (range #9–#20) and Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #15–#23). Projections: 15.5 vs 11.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Davante Adams WR19 (range #15–#25) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Davante Adams 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 #39 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.