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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane vs Jaylen Waddle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jaylen Waddle (10.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 12

WRMiami Dolphins#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

De'Von Achane

Jaylen Waddle

Head to Head

18.1 PPG10.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Jaylen Waddle (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jaylen Waddle posted 10.1 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

De'Von Achane is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jaylen Waddle is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAchaneWaddle

PPG (Half-PPR)18.110.1

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)290162

Rushing Yards1,35028

Rush Yds/Game84.41.8

Rushing TDs80

Receptions6764

Receiving Yards488910

Targets85100

Total TDs126

Age2427

Experience2 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

18.1 PPG for De'Von Achane versus 10.1 for Jaylen Waddle in 2025. The baseline favors De'Von Achane, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start De'Von Achane or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Jaylen Waddle's 10.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

Do De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle share a bye week?▾

Yes, both De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.