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Basic StatsJaylen Waddle's Basic Stats

Jaylen Waddle
ADP: N/A
Bye: 6
Experience: 3
Age: 25.8
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 185
40 Time: 4.43
Speed Score: 0.00

Jaylen Waddle's Weekly Outlook

Week 8 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.7 65.9 0.35 9.1
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.8 53.8 0.4 7.8

Jaylen Waddle's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#29 Wide Receiver

214 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
Not Available 80 931.6 5.88 0 0

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsJaylen Waddle's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

A pair of injuries disrupted Waddle's 2023.

His volume mirrored a dynamic 2022, though. Beyond the injuries, a lack of TDs accounted for the primary difference between the seasons. And we know TD rates can fluctuate from season to season.

More broadly, we have a prime-year WR with (1) QB/HC continuity and (2) a clear path to ~120 targets.

Waddle remains a strong WR2.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Waddle missed time with two injuries.
    • A Week 2 concussion cost him one game.
    • A Week 16 high-ankle sprain forced him to sit until the Wild Card round.
  • The 25-year-old still set career highs in yards per route run (2.63) and targets per route (0.26).
  • His high-end fantasy upside took a step back, despite a career-high in attempts (and 17 games) from Tua Tagovailoa.
    • Waddle posted two top-12 fantasy finishes; six at WR36 or worse.
    • He posted a career-low 4 TDs, including only one over his final seven games (postseason included).
    • Waddle’s 11.9% red zone target share nearly matched what he tallied in 2022.
    • His average depth of target dropped from 12.2 (‘22) to 10.4.
    • 12.5% of his targets came on deep balls, down slightly from 14% from ‘22.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Waddle signed a three-year extension in May. He’s now one of the league’s top paid WRs – and under contract through the 2028 season.
  • He returns to play the No. 2 role behind Tyreek Hill.
    • Hill’s now 30. But outside of a late-season ankle injury, the former Chief showed no signs of slowing down.
  • Miami added Odell Beckham and rookie WRs Malik Washington (Round 6) and Tahj Washington (Round 7).
    • No addition will impact Waddle’s 2024 role.
  • Tua Tagovailoa returns for year three in HC Mike McDaniels’ system.
    • We should be getting the best version of Tua, who was excellent in a quick-strike passing game last season.
    • We’ll just keep an eye on the development of this O-line, which on paper, looks to have taken a step back.

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9:57pm EDT 10/20/24

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Hit New Lows

Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for 2 catches and 15 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Both guys garnered only 2 targets.

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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is expected to practice next week, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. "As long as there are no setbacks, the hope is for Tagovailoa to play in the Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals," Russini adds. Tagovailoa has not had any lingering issues from his latest concussion, and Russini intimates that he's already cleared protocol. We'll track Tagovailoa's practice participation next week, but his return would obviously be excellent news for RB De'Von Achane, WR Tyreek Hill, and WR Jaylen Waddle. We'd take a crack at trading for those guys right now.

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There's a "real possibility" that Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is back for the Week 8 game against the Cardinals, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That's when he's first eligible to come off IR after his latest concussion. Tagovailoa is reportedly symptom-free and has no plans to retire. RB De'Von Achane, WR Tyreek Hill, and WR Jaylen Waddle need Tua back to save their seasons. There's still no guarantee that Tagovailoa makes it back (or stays on the field if he does), but it's not a bad idea to make buy-low offers for Miami's skill guys right now.

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Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that QB Tyler Huntley will start this weekend's game vs. the Patriots. The Fins managed just 12 points with Huntley at the controls of Monday night's loss to the Titans. Huntley finished 14-of-22 (64%) for 96 yards (4.4 YPA), 0 TDs, and 0 INTs -- although Dolphins receivers dropped two passes. Huntley also ran for 40 yards and Miami's only TD.

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Dolphins HC Tyler Huntley will start Monday night's game vs. the Titans, HC Mike McDaniel said Saturday. Huntley joined the team less than two weeks ago, which tells you all you need to know about where Miami is at with their QB situation right now. Huntley made nine starts for the Ravens over the past three seasons and owns a career 64.6% completion rate and 5.7 yards per attempt.

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Jaylen Waddle, WR MIA
Dynasty MVP 51.6
Position Rank #12 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
407
665
1,222
Dynasty Write-up
A concussion and a high-ankle sprain cost Waddle time in 2023. When active, he showcased a lower ceiling alongside Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. Waddle signed a three-year extension in May, but concussion questions for Tua add an uncomfortable amount of risk here.
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