Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will have an opportunity to step up as the team's top receiver the rest of the season after Tyreek Hill (knee) was lost for the season in Week 4. In Week 5, Waddle delivered a big game, hauling in six of his nine targets for 110 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers. He set season highs in catches, targets, and yards, while scoring his third touchdown in the last four weeks. Waddle and the Dolphins will look to bounce back from last week's loss to Carolina, as they host the Chargers. The Chargers' defense has done a good job against receivers this season, but Deebo Samuel did light them up for eight catches, 96 yards, and a touchdown last week. Waddle should be primed for another high-volume game and is the WR17 in RotoBaller's Week 6 rankings.
Oct 10, 2025 8:47 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle recorded six catches for 110 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in his team's 27-24 Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. In the team's first game of 2025 without star wideout Tyreek Hill (knee), Waddle stepped in admirably as the number one option in the passing game for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle now has 23 catches for 295 yards and three touchdowns through five games in 2025. With Hill set to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, Waddle could be a must-start fantasy wide receiver the rest of the way.
Oct 5, 2025 9:36 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is set to be his team's top wide receiver target the rest of the season after Tyreek Hill (knee) suffered a catastrophic knee injury last week on Monday Night Football. Waddle was already posting strong numbers with either five or six targets in each game this season. He hauled in 17 of his 23 targets for catches, racking up 185 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He could get to double-digit targets per game if he gets enough of Hill's workload, making him a solid WR2 with WR1 upside. Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins are running a conservative, short-passing offense and may rely more on De'Von Achane in the running game if playing from ahead this week in Carolina. When the Dolphins have to go pass-heavy, Waddle could be a top-10 receiver, since he's already a goal-line and red zone threat. This week's road matchup against the Panthers is tricky since the Dolphins could play from ahead, and the Panthers have been beatable on the ground. While he has a very high floor now that he should get more looks, this doesn't seem to set up perfectly for his breakout week quite yet. He's the WR20 this week in RotoBaller's rankings, so he's a strong second receiver in most formats this week, with higher-ceiling games potentially further down the road.
Oct 4, 2025 10:47 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is set to take on a true WR1 role with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season. Head coach Mike McDaniel emphasized that the team has always viewed Waddle as a top receiver, but Hill's absence ensures a heavier workload moving forward. Through four games, Waddle has recorded 17 receptions for 185 yards and two touchdowns, and his speed and route running make him the most dangerous option left in Miami's passing game. The Dolphins have struggled offensively this season, ranking just 26th overall and 22nd in passing, but Waddle's expanded role gives him a chance to spark the unit. Fantasy managers should view him as a must-start in Week 5 against Carolina and a strong candidate for weekly WR1 production going forward.
Oct 1, 2025 2:07 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has posted five catches and a touchdown each of the last two weeks, and he'll look to extend his scoring streak this week in a favorable matchup against the Jets. Waddle was questionable last week with a shoulder injury, but played a season-high 87% of the team's snaps against the Bills. He caught five of his six targets for only 39 yards but did find the end zone for the second straight week. Waddle could get more work this week if Sauce Gardner focuses on locking down Tyreek Hill, leaving more space for Waddle, who is third on the team in targets behind only Hill and De'Von Achane. With Tua Tagovailoa playing very conservatively, Waddle will likely have to pick up most of his yardage after the catch. However, his volume and his red zone work keep him as a solid play despite the offense's issues. This week, he is the No. 35 wide receiver in RotoBaller's rankings, making him a solid WR4 or flex option in most leagues.
Sep 28, 2025 7:17 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice on Friday after he was listed as limited on Thursday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. Waddle has been battling through a shoulder injury since Week 2, but he hasn't missed any time and should be cleared from the final Week 4 injury report on Saturday. The 26-year-old should be good to go to face the division-rival New York Jets on Monday night. He's going into Week 4 with some momentum, finding the end zone in back-to-back games for the 0-3 Dolphins. Waddle has had at least five targets in all three games and has caught 14 of his 17 targets for 137 yards and two touchdowns. With the Dolphins' offense looking better in last Thursday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills, it makes Waddle more palatable as a WR3/flex in fantasy in Week 4 against the Jets.
Sep 26, 2025 5:53 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle recorded five catches for 39 yards and a touchdown on six targets against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Waddle has now scored touchdowns in back-to-back weeks, although he's failed to crack 70 receiving yards in any of Miami's games so far. On the season, Waddle has been targeted 17 times, hauling in 14 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns. He ranks third on the Dolphins in targets behind wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back De'Von Achane (23 each). Waddle profiles as a low-end flex option going into next week's matchup against the New York Jets.
Sep 19, 2025 10:07 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) confirmed to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe that he is good to go for Thursday Night Football against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on the road to kick off Week 3 action. Waddle was trending toward playing on Thursday despite being given a questionable tag on Wednesday's final injury report. The 26-year-old didn't even need to test his shoulder in pre-game warmups, and he's expected to be a big part of Miami's offensive game plan as the team looks to win its first game of the season in a hostile environment. The Dolphins offense has carried over its disappointing ways from last year through the first two weeks of 2025, but Waddle and Tyreek Hill should at least see plenty of volume in a game in which the Bills are favored by 11.5. Fire up Waddle as a volume-based WR4/flex.
Sep 18, 2025 6:54 PM EST
According to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is expected to play and be a "big factor" in their game plan against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday evening. Waddle was listed as a limited participant in their practice on Tuesday and remained in that capacity on Wednesday, which resulted in his questionable tag. However, it appears the wideout is turning the corner and should be in line to suit up. After a disappointing Week 1 showing where the former Alabama standout caught just four passes for 30 yards, Waddle bounced back in Week 2, bringing in five of his six targets for 68 yards and a touchdown. If Waddle can suit up, he should be viewed as a high-end WR3 in all formats. If he is unable to play, Malik Washington would move up to the No. 2 spot and carry value as a sleeper in DFS formats.
Sep 18, 2025 4:35 PM EST
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will test the injury pregame Thursday at Buffalo as there is growing optimism the receiver will be able to play. The Alabama product is officially listed as questionable for the Dolphins, who are double-digit underdogs against the Bills and facing the real prospect of an 0-3 start. Waddle has been decent in spite of the Dolphins' poor start, registering nine catches for 98 yards and a touchdown through two games. But given the injury, a Buffalo defense that has fared well against fantasy receivers, and a Miami offense that is going through a rough patch, Waddle is a low-end WR3/flex play while playing on a short week.
Sep 18, 2025 9:17 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) was officially listed as questionable after he was limited in practice on Tuesday. He has been on and off the injury report with his shoulder issue all season, and it's possible the short week before Thursday's game is making it challenging for him to get his normal workload. In Week 1, Waddle had just four catches for 30 yards, but he and the whole Dolphins' offense looked better in Week 2, when Waddle had five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots. Waddle will be a fringy flex or WR4 play if he does give it a go despite his injury designation. He's the WR38 this week in RotoBaller's rankings and can be used if needed, although there are many better options, especially if his workload isn't clear.
Sep 17, 2025 6:17 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of the team's pivotal Week 3 divisional matchup with the Bills. The Dolphins' passing game found some rhythm in Week 2, with Waddle catching five of six targets for 68 yards and a touchdown, but his availability now casts doubt on their offensive outlook. Miami will likely need to lean on its aerial attack in what projects to be a high-scoring game, and Waddle's absence would shift more opportunities to Tyreek Hill while elevating Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as deeper league streaming considerations. Fantasy managers should monitor Waddle's status closely, as his presence could make the difference between a WR2 performance and a last-minute scramble for replacements.
Sep 17, 2025 2:24 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice ahead of Thursday night's divisional matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Waddle wasn't listed on Monday's injury report, but his appearance Tuesday raises some concern given the short week. The former 1,000-yard receiver briefly exited Week 1 with a shoulder issue before returning, and while he found the end zone in Week 2 against New England, he finished third on the team in targets behind Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane. Waddle has also historically struggled against Buffalo's defense, putting up under 50 yards in their last three contests. With Miami's offense searching for rhythm and Waddle not at full strength, he profiles as more of a low-end FLEX option in Week 3.
Sep 16, 2025 7:26 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will suit up for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite being on the injury report this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle suffered a minor shoulder injury in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts and put in a couple of limited practices this week heading into Friday. The 26-year-old looks fine after catching four of his five targets for only 30 yards last weekend while playing just 65 percent of the offensive snaps. It was an ugly showing for Waddle and the Dolphins' offense against Indy last weekend, but they'll try to get it turned around quickly against a very beatable Patriots squad. Until we see Miami's offense get it figured out after a disappointing 2024 campaign, Waddle will merely be a WR4/flex option in fantasy lineups.
Sep 12, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury and was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports. Waddle suffered the injury in the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, but he did return after a brief exit. While Waddle caught four of five targets in Miami's season opener, he only accounted for 30 yards in a rough afternoon for him and his team. If Waddle takes the field in Week 2, he'll go up against a New England Patriots defense that could be without No. 1 cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring), who sat out Week 1 and did not practice on Wednesday.
Sep 10, 2025 4:57 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) missed practices during this training camp, but he was able to play in the preseason and is ready to start the season healthy in Week 1 against the Colts. He spent most of the offseason working as the team's top receiver since Tyreek Hill (wrist, oblique) was dealing with injury issues of his own. Waddle inked a big contract before last season, but he had his lowest output of his career, totaling 58 catches, 744 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns. There have been rumblings that his strong connection with Tua Tagovailoa and improved hands could lead to him becoming the primary receiver in Miami, but with both Hill and De'Von Achane (calf) healthy, his workload is uncertain. He's the WR30 in RotoBaller's Week 1 rankings, making him a WR3 against the Colts, although he has a higher ceiling than some other options in that range.
Sep 6, 2025 9:44 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was not included on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the former first-round pick missed time in camp due to an injury. However, seeing him not on the team's first injury report suggests he is not in any danger of missing their Week 1 match against the Indianapolis Colts. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his stats in case he has a setback. Last season, Waddle had a down year as he fell under the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. However, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa healthy entering the season, Waddle is in a prime spot to bounce back. He should be viewed as a high-end WR3 in all leagues in Week 1.
Sep 4, 2025 9:31 AM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is back at practice on Wednesday after missing some time with an undisclosed injury. The former first-round pick out of Alabama was deemed "day-to-day" recently but is now a limited participant in practice. Given Waddle's history of getting banged up, the team is likely to be cautious with its young star wideout. Tyreek Hill (oblique) is also not participating in team drills. If Waddle can stay healthy, he could provide a tremendous return at his WR3 price tag in fantasy drafts. Tight end Jonnu Smith is now in Pittsburgh, and there's a real chance Hill is set to continue to regress after his age-30 season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his latest injury updates ahead of prime fantasy draft season.
Aug 13, 2025 3:05 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) was held out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Waddle suffered a minor injury during a joint practice with the Bears on Friday. He continued by saying he didn't want any of his starters playing through injuries. It's unclear what is going on with Waddle, but for now fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Fantasy managers should get more updates on his status throughout the week.
Aug 10, 2025 7:15 PM EST
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been one of the top performers in training camp, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly, who calls Waddle the "new top dawg." Since Tyreek Hill (wrist) is working his way back after two offseason surgeries, Waddle has taken advantage of his chance to work with Tua Tagovailoa. Tua said that he and Waddle have grown their chemistry, and coach Mike McDaniel has pointed to Waddle's offseason work as exemplary. If Waddle can pass Hill for more looks and opportunities in the Dolphins' passing game, he could end up being a top-10 receiver in fantasy football. He has an extremely high ceiling, and brings the potential to be a "top dawg" for your fantasy team this season as well.
Jul 31, 2025 10:01 AM EST
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