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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Jaylen Waddle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is the better play on a neutral week. 14.0 PPG with 919 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jaylen Waddle at 10.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake London higher, but do not fade Jaylen Waddle entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRMiami Dolphins#29

Jaylen Waddle

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

910

Rec TDs

Targets

100

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Jaylen Waddle

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14.0 PPG10.1 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Jaylen Waddle: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jaylen Waddle at 46%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Jaylen Waddle: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Drake London and Jaylen Waddle is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver put up 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Jaylen Waddle of the Miami Dolphins averaged 10.1 in 16. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Drake London, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Jaylen Waddle converted 100 looks into 910 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 5 while Jaylen Waddle is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake London 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: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jaylen Waddle (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Jaylen Waddle by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Waddle played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Jaylen Waddle contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonWaddle

PPG (Half-PPR)14.010.1

Games Played1216

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168162

Receptions6864

Rec/Game5.74.0

Receiving Yards919910

Rec Yds/Game76.656.9

Receiving TDs76

Targets112100

Target Share/Game9.36.3

Age2427

Experience3 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 10.1 for Jaylen Waddle in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, 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 Drake London or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London and Jaylen Waddle average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Drake London and Jaylen Waddle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Jaylen Waddle a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Jaylen Waddle by 3.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.