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Jaylen Waddle - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsJaylen Waddle's Basic Stats

Jaylen Waddle
ADP: 4.2
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 3 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.4 54.9 0.31 7.7
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.7 58.1 0.3 8.6

Jaylen Waddle's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#19 Wide Receiver

229.7 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
4.2 80.7 1020.6 5.87 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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Jaylen Waddle, WR MIA
Dynasty MVP 129.6
Position Rank #21 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
405
661
1,216
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.
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