Adam Thielen or Jaylen Waddle Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs

Over the past few weeks, Adam Thielen and Jaylen Waddle became important fantasy football players, as their production improved for different reasons. Fantasy football playoffs are here, and finding the right picks for your lineups will be the difference in the race for the trophy.

Is Adam Thielen a good pick in Week 15?

In just six games this season, Thielen has been improving alongside Bryce Young, the young quarterback from the Carolina Panthers who's been much improved after a stint on the bench. They almost pulled a great upset over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

The veteran wide receiver is coming from his first 100-yard game of the season, and even if he registered no touchdown catches, his volume is a good thing to bet on, as he had 11 targets against the Eagles' strong pass defense.

Against the Cowboys, who have been struggling in this department and will be without Trevon Diggs, he could be up for a great day.

Is Jaylen Waddle a good pick in Week 15?

Speaking of games with a huge number of yards, Waddle had 99 against the New York Jets, and he wasn't even the leader for the Dolphins. It's worth noting that the volume was available, however, as he had 12 targets and ended with nine receptions as well.

He's WR2 in Miami, but with the way that Mike McDaniel structures that offense, that's not necessarily a problem. Especially as Miami will play the Houston Texans, who have allowed 26 passing touchdowns this season: the worst defense in the league in that regard, tied with the Atlanta Falcons.

Whom should I start between Adam Thielen and Jaylen Waddle in Week 15?

Sportskeeda Start/Sit Optimizer

Our Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer says it's a close projection, but the Dolphins' star gets the edge with his potential for big plays. It's clear that Miami has found its groove offensively, even if it could be late in the season, but they have something to play for.

Thielen's performance for Carolina will once again be solid, but the small edges you're looking for in your playoffs won't be there. Between the two wide receivers, Waddle is the correct name to go.