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Jaylen Waddle or Jalen Hurts

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle

WR • Denver Broncos DEN
Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts

QB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Waddle over Hurts

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Waddle ... 33.33%

BOTH ... 43.59%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.99
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.99 47.82 0.25 11.99
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Outlook Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle at LAC — Looking to Build Momentum in a Divisional Road Matchup

Waddle enters Week 5 without an injury designation and firmly locked into Denver's starting receiver rotation alongside Courtland Sutton. With slot wideout Pat Bryant sidelined, Bo Nix could lean more heavily on Waddle's playmaking after an up-and-down start to the year. Waddle caught five balls for 35 yards and a score last week and has drawn 13 targets over his past two games.

Our weekly projection forecasts around 12.0 fantasy points on four receptions and 48 yards. Even in a projected low-scoring road tilt against the winless Chargers, Waddle's big-play ability offers enticing upside. Fantasy managers can feel confident slotting him into lineups as a dependable WR2 or strong flex option this week.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hurts over Waddle

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hurts ... 20.51%

BOTH ... 43.59%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 18.3
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
15/24 155.22 1.41 0.56 23.97 0.31 18.3
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Outlook Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts in London — Rushing Floor Tested Amid Offensive Turnover

Jalen Hurts enters Week 5 navigating questions around Philadelphia's offense following the abrupt retirement of Lane Johnson and multiple offensive line injuries, alongside DeVonta Smith managing a hamstring issue. Fortunately, Hurts is off the injury report and ready to direct the attack in London against the Jaguars.

Our weekly projection tabs Hurts for 18.3 fantasy points, anticipating around 155 passing yards and 24 rushing yards. Although his start rate has dropped to 53% following recent efficiency woes, his ever-present rushing ability and goal-line prowess keep him viable as a starting fantasy option in this overseas matchup.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Jaylen Waddle
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5357.0131
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7456.4131
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jalen Hurts
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
9344.420180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
24653.821431
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jaylen Waddle
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jalen Hurts
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jaylen Waddle
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
74%
+5.57 compared to last week
OWN/START Jalen Hurts
OWN
99%
-0.59 compared to last week
START
53%
-15.89 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jaylen Waddle
18th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jalen Hurts
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jaylen Waddle

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 27.90 total points (6.98 avg).
  • Currently 56.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 185 and 11.56 YPC and is currently ranked 44th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 14 (3.50 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: EVEN Rec TDs: -1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 925, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Jalen Hurts

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 21st among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 67.02 total points (16.76 avg).
  • Currently 44.44 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.7 PPG.

    • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 713 (178.25 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass tds with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among QB.
  • Top 15 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 14th.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +104, TDs: +2, INTs: +3

    • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3525, PASS TDS: 23, RUSH YDS: 425, RUSH TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jaylen Waddle

No Injury Reported

Injury Jalen Hurts

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jaylen Waddle

Week 5
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.50347.25741004.25
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 23.00 total points (5.75 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.3 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 487 (121.75 per game).
  • Ranked 14th in pass defense with 902 (225.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.50 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +154.75, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -9, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Matchups Jalen Hurts

Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.25365.75861003.73
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 39.00 total points (9.75 avg).
  • Currently 9 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 297 (74.25 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 1166 (291.50 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +37, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jaylen Waddle
18.40
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jalen Hurts
16.98
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jaylen Waddle
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 MIA 16 142 104 1015 9.8 6 2 3 1.5 1
2022 MIA 16 116 75 1356 18.1 8 3 26 8.7 0
2023 MIA 14 104 72 1014 14.1 4 3 12 4 0
2024 MIA 15 83 58 744 12.8 2 4 12 3 0
2025 MIA 16 100 64 910 14.2 6 2 28 14 0
2026 DEN 4 26 16 185 11.6 1 1 14 14 0
ON PACE 18 117 72 833 11.6 5 5 63 14 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 97 65 900 13.8 4 3 20 6.1 0
Totals 84 583 394 5299 13.4 27 17 112 6.6 1
Career Jalen Hurts
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2020 PHI 14 1061 52% 6 4 77.6 357 3 2
2021 PHI 15 3144 61% 16 9 87.2 782 10 2
2022 PHI 15 3700 67% 22 6 101.5 760 13 2
2023 PHI 16 3858 65% 23 15 89.1 605 15 5
2024 PHI 15 2903 69% 18 5 103.7 630 14 5
2025 PHI 16 3513 65% 26 6 98.5 454 10 4
2026 PHI 4 713 60% 7 3 87.4 105 1 0
ON PACE 18 3209 60% 32 14 87.4 473 5 0
3-YEAR AVG 18 3750 67% 24 9 97.1 629 15 5
Totals 105 20311 65% 127 49 94.5 3979 73 20
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HOU @TEN
IND @PIT
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LV @NE
MIN @NO
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