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 Waddle — 4 of 4 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 0 of 4 experts rank Davante Adams ahead · 4 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | WR24#20–#30 | WR14#7–#18edge |
| Week 3 | WR19#17–#22edge | WR21#15–#25 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.1 | 13.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #49 overall | 22 #34 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | -1 ranks · -56 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 97% |
| 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 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.