Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
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: Jaylen Waddle
- Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jaylen Waddle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jaylen Waddle | Tee Higgins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 0 rank Tee Higgins ahead | WR14#7–#18edge | WR19#18–#20 |
| Week 3 | WR21#15–#25edge | WR22#19–#24 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #34 overalledge | 21 #37 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -56 val | -2 ranks · -99 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 98% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| 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, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
- Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Tee Higgins at WR22 (range #19–#24). Projections: 13.0 vs 13.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
- Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18) vs Tee Higgins WR19 (range #18–#20). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Tee Higgins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Tee Higgins #37, 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.