Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Garrett Wilson
- Rest of season: Garrett Wilson — 70 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Garrett Wilson
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Garrett Wilson | Jaylen Waddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 70 of 113 experts rank Garrett Wilson ahead · 43 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | WR16#8–#23edge | WR18#11–#29 |
| Week 1 | WR15#13–#19edge | WR19#16–#26 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 25 #30 overalledge | 23 #33 overall |
| Rostered | 98% | 98% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 1, Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?
- Garrett Wilson. This week's consensus has Garrett Wilson at WR15 (range #13–#19) and Jaylen Waddle at WR19 (range #16–#26). Projections: 13.4 vs 13.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?
- Garrett Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: Garrett Wilson WR16 (range #8–#23) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #11–#29). 70 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Garrett Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Garrett Wilson for Jaylen Waddle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Garrett Wilson is ranked #30 overall and Jaylen Waddle #33, so Garrett Wilson 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.