Who Should I Start? Jaylen Waddle or Michael Carter


Week 18 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
15.4 0.0 0.0 6.6 66.4 0.4

Jaylen Waddle News

Jaylen Waddle Sitting Out on Wednesday

Wednesday, December 31, 2:56 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ribs) is not practicing on Wednesday due to a rib injury, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Waddle is in danger of missing the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots after injuring his ribs in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 27-year-old was able to return to Sunday's game, but he played only 26% of the offensive snaps and finished the day with zero catches on one target. However, Waddle is just 90 yards shy of his third career 1,000-yard season, so perhaps that will give him the motivation to play this weekend in New England. If Waddle does not play in Week 18, Malik Washington and Theo Wease Jr., who had a long touchdown last weekend, would be more involved in Miami's passing attack.


Week 18 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
6.6 26.5 0.3 1.1 7.7 0.0

Michael Carter News

Michael Carter is Held Quiet in Week 17 Loss

Monday, December 29, 9:55 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter had seven carries for 29 yards in Sunday's 37-14 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Carter also had two catches for 14 yards on four targets. The 26-year-old has been the lead running back in the Cardinals' backfield after the team has seen season-ending injuries to James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee), and Bam Knight (ankle). However, Carter had under 50 total scrimmage yards in the perfect fantasy matchup. Heading into Sunday, the Bengals' defense had allowed the most fantasy points to running backs this season. Carter and the Cardinals' offense will look to bounce back in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams to close the regular season.


Jaylen Waddle vs. Michael Carter

Still trying to decide between Waddle and Carter? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jaylen Waddle is projected to score 15.4 points this week while Michael Carter is projected to score 6.6 points.