Jaylen Waddle Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 7 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 185 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
- Drafted
- 2021 R1, #6
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 9.2
- Pos rank
- WR46
- Rostered
- 95%
Week 7 at Cardinals, Sun Oct 25, 4:05 PM ET 11th vs. WRs, neutral
Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football
WR, Denver Broncos
Jaylen Waddle's 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: two mid-range starts and four busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 4, at SF,14.5, WR25,Loss
- Week 5, at LAC,4.8, WR66,Win
- Week 6, vs SEA,6.4, WR57,Win
- Up next. Week 7, at ARI,11th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 8, vs KC,32nd vs WR,Tough
- Week 9, at CAR,25th vs WR,Tough
- Week 10,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jaylen Waddle?
Waddle is a bench stash. He is WR46 at 9.2 PPR PPG, limited by 12th-percentile yards per target. His best upcoming spot is the Cardinals in Week 7, while the Chiefs in Week 8 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
22.2%61st percentile, about average
Yards per target
6.012th percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
57.9%26th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
1.4517th percentile, near the bottom
Jaylen Waddle 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Chiefs | L 10–31 | 1.2 | WR103 |
| 2 | vs Jaguars | W 20–13 | 21.8 | WR9 |
| 3 | vs Rams | W 30–26 | 6.4 | WR65 |
| 4 | @ 49ers | L 14–24 | 14.5 | WR25 |
| 5 | @ Chargers | W 23–17 | 4.8 | WR66 |
| 6 | vs Seahawks | W 17–14 | 6.4 | WR57 |
| Total | 4–2 | 55.1 | WR46 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DEN | 6 | 38 | 22 | 228 | 1 | 55.1 | 9.2 | - |
| 2025 | MIA | 16 | 100 | 64 | 910 | 6 | 194.1 | 12.1 | WR24 |
| 2024 | MIA | 15 | 83 | 58 | 744 | 2 | 149.6 | 10.0 | WR46 |
| 2023 | MIA | 14 | 104 | 72 | 1,014 | 4 | 198.6 | 14.2 | WR34 |
| 2022 | MIA | 17 | 117 | 75 | 1,356 | 8 | 259.2 | 15.3 | WR8 |
| Career | 84 | 582 | 395 | 5,267 | 27 | 1100.4 | 13.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Waddle is listed questionable.
Outlook
Now he's the centerpiece of Denver's passing game, and that volume jump is the whole thesis. Bo Nix tilts short and intermediate, which fits Waddle's separation profile even if it caps the air-yard ceiling. His three prior 21-plus target-share campaigns all cleared 18. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has not missed a game this season. He played through a foot issue in Week 4. Career games missed to injury: 6. Injury history
- 2026footPlayed through
- 2025right chest1 game
- 2025footPlayed through
- 2025bilateral hamstringPlayed through
More on Jaylen Waddle and the Broncos
- Broncos depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Broncos scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Broncos usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jaylen Waddle in Week 7?
Jaylen Waddle is depth in most leagues for Week 7 at the Cardinals, as the WR46 in PPR points per game this season (9.2 a game). The Cardinals rank 11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Waddle.
How many fantasy points is Jaylen Waddle averaging in 2026?
Jaylen Waddle is averaging 9.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 55.1 points across 6 games. His last game produced 6.4 points.
Where does Jaylen Waddle rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jaylen Waddle ranks WR46 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR42 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jaylen Waddle worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jaylen Waddle is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 95% of leagues.
What is Jaylen Waddle's fantasy football role?
Jaylen Waddle is the Broncos' starting WR. He is averaging 6.3 targets a game, on 68% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jaylen Waddle's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jaylen Waddle's next three games are Week 7 at the Cardinals (11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 8 vs. the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 9 at the Panthers (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jaylen Waddle been in fantasy football this season?
Jaylen Waddle has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 4. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.6 points around his 9.2-point average.
What is Jaylen Waddle's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jaylen Waddle's floor has been 1.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR103) and his ceiling 21.8 (Week 2, WR9). His median week has been 6.4 points. See Waddle's full game log.
Jaylen Waddle 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 11% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 22
- 38 Targets
- Rec yards
- 228
- 10.4 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 1
- Catch %
- 57.9%
- Rushing
- 23
- 2 Att · 11.5 Y/C
Jaylen Waddle Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Moderate volume · Below-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 89th of 108 WRs6.089th of 108
- Fantasy points per target - 78th of 108 WRs0.8778th of 108
- YAC per reception - 63rd of 108 WRs3.563rd of 108
- Catch rate - 65th of 108 WRs57.9%65th of 108
Usage
- Target share - 20th of 108 WRs22.2%20th of 108
- Snap share - 47th of 107 WRs67.8%47th of 107
- Air-yards share - 10th of 108 WRs37.6%10th of 108
- Red-zone targets - 52nd of 108 WRs352nd of 108
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 27% of WRs9.279th of 108
Ranks: 2026 through Week 6 among 108 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Waddle commands air yards and draws a big target share, but gains little per target and scores little per target.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 6.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.1
Career PPG
84 games, 6 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games played
38%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
7.8
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Waddle has averaged 13.1 fantasy points per game over 84 games and 6 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2022).
So far in 2026 he is at 9.2 per game, down 2.9 from 2025. His volume has held at about 6.3 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Bo Nix.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Waddle's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,356Rec yards2022
- 8Rec TD2022
- 259.2Fantasy pts2022 · WR8
- 5,267Career rec yds2021–2026
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Jaylen Waddle Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jaylen Waddle have in 2026?
Jaylen Waddle has 55.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 9.2 per game across 6 games. That total ranks WR42 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jaylen Waddle have this season?
Jaylen Waddle has 228 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 22 catches and 38 targets. His high was 138 yards, in Week 2 against the Jaguars.
How many receptions does Jaylen Waddle have this season?
Jaylen Waddle has 22 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 3.7 a game, on 38 targets. His high was 8 catches, in Week 2 against the Jaguars.
How many targets does Jaylen Waddle have this season?
Jaylen Waddle has drawn 38 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 6.3 a game, and caught 58% of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 2 against the Jaguars.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jaylen Waddle have this season?
Jaylen Waddle has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Jaylen Waddle averaging?
Jaylen Waddle is averaging 38.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 228 yards across 6 games.
How many yards per reception is Jaylen Waddle averaging?
Jaylen Waddle is averaging 10.4 yards per reception in 2026, 228 yards on 22 catches.
How many games has Jaylen Waddle played in 2026?
Jaylen Waddle has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Jaylen Waddle's stats last season?
In 2025, Jaylen Waddle caught 64 of 100 targets for 910 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 194.1 PPR points (12.1 per game), a WR24 finish.
What are Jaylen Waddle's career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 84 games, Jaylen Waddle has 395 catches for 5,267 yards and 27 touchdowns, for 1100.4 PPR fantasy points (13.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jaylen Waddle have in his career?
Jaylen Waddle has 28 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 27 receiving, over 84 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jaylen Waddle have?
Jaylen Waddle has 5,267 career receiving yards over 6 seasons, on 395 catches.
Jaylen Waddle Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC32nd | L 10-31 | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR103 |
Week 1 · KC · L 10-31 · 1.2 pts
How the 1.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | JAX4th | W 20-13 | 21.8 | 10 | 8 | 138 | 0 | 17.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR9 |
Week 2 · JAX · W 20-13 · 21.8 pts
How the 21.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAR27th | W 30-26 | 6.4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | WR65 |
Week 3 · LAR · W 30-26 · 6.4 pts
How the 6.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | SF24th | L 14-24 | 14.5 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 4 · SF · L 14-24 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | LAC28th | W 23-17 | 4.8 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | WR66 |
Week 5 · LAC · W 23-17 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | SEA31st | W 17-14 | 6.4 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR57 |
Week 6 · SEA · W 17-14 · 6.4 pts
How the 6.4 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 6 games | 4-2 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 38.0 | 0.2 | 10.4 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 0.0 | WR54 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
1 WR1 · 1 WR2 · 4 busts
Also: Wk 3 (WR65), Wk 5 (WR66)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Seattle
4/7, 24 yds.
Just 3.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
2/5, 19 yds. 1 carry, 9 rush yds.
Just 3.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at San Francisco
5/6, 35 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
2/7, 10 yds. 1 carry, 14 rush yds.
Just 1.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
8/10, 138 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
1/3, 2 yds.
Just 0.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup - Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup - Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup - Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders
Jaylen Waddle Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 6 | 38 | 22 | 228 | 1 | 23 | 55.1 | 9.2 | WR46 |
| 2025 | 16 | 100 | 64 | 910 | 6 | 28 | 194.1 | 12.1 | WR24 |
| 2024 | 15 | 83 | 58 | 744 | 2 | 12 | 149.6 | 10.0 | WR46 |
| 2023 | 14 | 104 | 72 | 1,014 | 4 | 12 | 198.6 | 14.2 | WR34 |
| 2022 | 17 | 117 | 75 | 1,356 | 8 | 26 | 259.2 | 15.3 | WR8 |
| 2021 | 16 | 140 | 104 | 1,015 | 6 | 3 | 243.8 | 15.2 | WR13 |
| Career | 84 | 582 | 395 | 5,267 | 27 | 104 | 1100.4 | 13.1 | - |
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Jaylen Waddle Game Log FAQ
How did Jaylen Waddle do in his last game?
Jaylen Waddle scored 6.4 PPR points in Week 6 against the Seahawks, a 17–14 win, a WR57 finish. He caught 4 of 7 targets for 24 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jaylen Waddle score in his last game?
Jaylen Waddle scored 6.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 6 against the Seahawks, a WR57 finish for the week. That was 2.8 below his season average of 9.2.
How many receiving yards did Jaylen Waddle have in his last game?
Jaylen Waddle had 24 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 6 against the Seahawks, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Jaylen Waddle score in his last game?
Jaylen Waddle did not score a touchdown in Week 6 against the Seahawks; his 6.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jaylen Waddle have in his last game?
Jaylen Waddle caught 4 of 7 targets for 24 yards in Week 6 against the Seahawks.
What were Jaylen Waddle's stats in Week 5?
In Week 5 at the Chargers, a 23–17 win, Jaylen Waddle caught 2 of 5 targets for 19 yards, and ran for 9 yards. That was 4.8 PPR points, a WR66 finish.
What was Jaylen Waddle's best game this season?
Jaylen Waddle's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Jaguars: 21.8 PPR points, a WR9 finish. He caught 8 of 10 targets for 138 yards.
What was Jaylen Waddle's worst game this season?
Jaylen Waddle's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Chiefs: 1.2 PPR points, a WR103 finish. He caught 1 of 3 targets for 2 yards.
How many games has Jaylen Waddle scored a touchdown in this season?
Jaylen Waddle has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 6 games this season, most recently in Week 4.
Can I see Jaylen Waddle's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Waddle's weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Jaylen Waddle Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 6 games he's WR46 at 9.2 PPR points per game, against 12.1 over 16 games last season (WR24). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 6 he ranks 20th of 108 in target volume (22.2% target share) and 10th of 108 in downfield role (37.6% air-yards share). His points come from his downfield role. Bo Nix is his quarterback.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Don't let the modest box score fool you: Waddle's 2025 was quietly elite by efficiency. He posted a 0.345 EPA per play and a 56% success rate while commanding a 21.6% target share and a 0.597 WOPR across 16 games. His 2.33 yards per route run and 13.06 air yards per target show a downfield threat who simply lacked enough looks in Miami's run-leaning attack, turning 100 targets into 64 grabs for 910 yards and six scores.
Now he's the centerpiece of Denver's passing game, and that volume jump is the whole thesis. Bo Nix tilts short and intermediate, which fits Waddle's separation profile even if it caps the air-yard ceiling. His three prior 21-plus target-share campaigns all cleared 18.9%, so the role is proven. Injuries remain the lone caveat, but a true No. 1 workload makes a WR2 finish the floor and a breakout entirely live.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 6 among the 108 receivers who have played at least five games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 9.2
- Drop rate
- 5.3%
- Red-zone targets
- 3
- YAC per reception
- 3.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 7 ARI, 11thWk 8 KC, 32ndWk 9 CAR, 25thWk 11 LV, 13th
- Heavy target volume22.2% target share, 20th of 108 WRs in 2026.
- Downfield role37.6% air-yards share, 10th of 108 WRs in 2026.
Risk
- Tough matchupsThe Chiefs in Week 8 (32nd) and the Panthers in Week 9 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jaylen Waddle's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jaylen Waddle projects as a downfield WR4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (37.6% air-yards share, 10th of 108 WRs in 2026) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jaylen Waddle's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jaylen Waddle is the WR46 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in WR4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jaylen Waddle's projected role going forward?
Jaylen Waddle is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Jaylen Waddle get more targets?
Jaylen Waddle's targets are holding steady: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 6.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jaylen Waddle's fantasy football upside?
Jaylen Waddle's upside: his ceiling this season is 21.8 PPR points (Week 2, WR9) and his downfield role (37.6% air-yards share, 10th of 108 WRs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Jaylen Waddle's fantasy value?
Jaylen Waddle's risks: the Chiefs in Week 8 and the Panthers in Week 9 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jaylen Waddle's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 4 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jaylen Waddle Injury Update & History
Is Jaylen Waddle injured?
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 23| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7@ ARI, Oct 25 | - | Limited | Limited | Full | No status |
| Week 4@ SF, Oct 4 | - | - | - | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Nine logged injuries in six seasons, including two foot injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 2 games.
Durability
97/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Knee injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 2 |
| Knee | 1 | 2 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 2 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 6 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Foot / toe injuries in 2025 and 2026
- Foot in 2026; played through
- 6 games in 6 seasons, 2 of them in 2024
- 9 injuries spread across 8 body parts
Jaylen Waddle Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Foot Played through
Listed on the injury report with a foot injury from Week 4 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 4 Full · no designation
- 2025
Ribs · Right 1 game
Waddle suffered a rib injury in Week 17 against the Buccaneers and was inactive for the season finale in Week 18.
- 2025
Foot Played through
Following the bye week, Waddle was listed with a foot injury and was limited in practice but played in Week 13.
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Waddle was limited in practice in Week 8 due to hamstring soreness in both legs but did not miss any games.
- 2025
Shoulder · Left Played through
Waddle dealt with a minor shoulder injury in Week 2 and was listed as questionable but played through it.
- 2024
Knee · Right 2 games
Waddle sustained a right knee injury in Week 15 against the Texans and was listed as doubtful for Week 16, ultimately missing the next two games.
- 2023
High Ankle Sprain 2 games
Waddle suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 16 against the Cowboys, which caused him to miss the final two games of the regular season.
- 2023
Concussion 1 game
Waddle suffered a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 2 against the Patriots and missed the following week's game.
- 2022
Groin Played through
Waddle was listed as questionable with a groin injury ahead of Week 4 but played through the issue. Waddle was again listed as questionable with a groin injury for Week 5 but was able to play.
If Waddle Misses Time
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Bo Nix would lose one of his main options.
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Jaylen Waddle Injury FAQ
Is Jaylen Waddle injured?
No. As of October 24, 2026, Jaylen Waddle is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Jaylen Waddle playing this week?
Jaylen Waddle has no injury designation for Week 7 at the Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, so he is on track to play. Limited, then full: trending toward playing. Should you start him?
Did Jaylen Waddle practice this week?
Jaylen Waddle's Week 7 practice report: Wed limited, Thu limited, Fri full. Limited, then full: trending toward playing.
Has Jaylen Waddle missed any games this season?
No. Jaylen Waddle has played in every Broncos game in 2026, 6 games so far.
What is Jaylen Waddle's injury history?
Jaylen Waddle has 9 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 6 games in all: 2 for a right knee injury in 2024, 2 for a high ankle sprain in 2023, 1 for a right ribs injury in 2025 and 1 for a concussion in 2023.
What was Jaylen Waddle's most recent injury?
Jaylen Waddle's most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 4 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jaylen Waddle have any recurring injuries?
Yes: foot injuries in 2025 and 2026 (no games missed).
What was Jaylen Waddle's worst injury?
Jaylen Waddle's longest absence came from a right knee injury in 2024, which cost him 2 games of the 6 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jaylen Waddle News & Updates
Latest update
Expects to play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Anticipates suiting up Sunday despite any concerns.
Season Timeline
Week 7Oct 25
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Logs limited practice Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Thursday's practice, trending toward game status clarity.
More
Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Tending to chest injury (opens in new tab)
Dealing with a chest injury; monitor his status going forward.
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He carries no injury designation for Week 7 so far.
Week 6Oct 15W 17–14 vs SEA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles vs. Seattle
6.4 FPTS · 4 REC · 24 YDS · 7 TGT
The Seahawks kept Waddle out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR57FloorView Game RecapWeek 5Oct 11W 23–17 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles at Los Angeles
4.8 FPTS · 2 REC · 19 YDS · 5 TGT
The volume dried up: 5 targets, down from 6.6 in his other games.
Finish: WR66FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4L 14–24 @ SF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Waddle solid in loss at San Francisco
14.5 FPTS · 5 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD · 6 TGT
6 targets and a WR25 finish: a usable week.
Finish: WR25SolidView Game RecapFantasy impact: Neutral. Considered OK despite boot (opens in new tab)
Avoided serious injury, remains in good shape despite being seen in a walking boot.
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He played in Week 4: 14.5 PPR points, a WR25 finish.
Week 3Sep 27W 30–26 vs LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles vs. Los Angeles
6.4 FPTS · 2 REC · 10 YDS · 7 TGT
The Rams kept Waddle out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR65FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20W 20–13 vs JAX
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Breakout performance in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)
Delivered a breakout game in the Week 2 victory, flashing high-end fantasy upside.
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He played in Week 2: 21.8 PPR points, a WR9 finish.
Fantasy impact: Positive. Waddle delivers WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
21.8 FPTS · 8 REC · 138 YDS · 10 TGT
Volume drove the ceiling: 10 targets produced his first 20+ point game of 2026.
Finish: WR9CeilingView Game Recap
Show earlier updates
Week 1Sep 14L 10–31 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles at Kansas City
1.2 FPTS · 1 REC · 2 YDS · 3 TGT
The volume dried up: 3 targets, down from 7.0 in his other games.
Finish: WR103FloorView Game RecapFantasy impact: Neutral. Nearly blanked in Broncos debut (opens in new tab)
Managed minimal production in debut; fantasy impact negligible this week.
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He played in Week 1: 1.2 PPR points, a WR103 finish.
PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. May play Friday (opens in new tab)
Could return to the field Friday.
More
A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. In full pads for practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Participated in practice fully padded Tuesday, a positive sign for his availability.
More
A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Monday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Monday, trending toward playing in the upcoming game.
More
Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Broncos
Broncos Teammates News
Updates on Waddle's quarterback and target competition.
- RJ Harvey: Earns only target in Week 5 (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 26 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Courtland Sutton: Team-high 46 rec yards in comeback win (opens in new tab)Courtland Sutton, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Seven targets, two carries in Week 3 (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 26 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bo Nix: Three totals TDs in second-half comeback (opens in new tab)Bo Nix, QB. 189 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Cleared to return vs. Rams (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 26 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Getting evaluated for concussion (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 26 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Jaylen Waddle News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jaylen Waddle?
The latest Waddle update, from October 23: Expects to play Sunday. Anticipates suiting up Sunday despite any concerns.
How does the latest Jaylen Waddle news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He carries no injury designation for Week 7 so far. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Jaylen Waddle sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Waddle: In full pads for practice Tuesday (August 18). Participated in practice fully padded Tuesday, a positive sign for his availability.
Jaylen Waddle Bio
Jaylen Waddle is a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, where he wears No. 17. Born November 25, 1998, in Houston, TX, he attended Episcopal and played college football at Alabama.
The Miami Dolphins selected Waddle in round 1, pick 6, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins on March 26, 2021. He was traded to the Denver Broncos on March 17, 2026. Since then, Waddle joined the Denver Broncos in 2026.
In 84 regular-season games since 2021, he has caught 395 passes for 5,267 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Denver Broncos Current team2026–present
Acquired in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on March 17, 2026. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 6 of 6 games.
Miami Dolphins2021–2025
Selected in round 1, pick 6, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 74 of 78 games.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- ContractContract restructured to create cap space with the Denver Broncos.
- TradedTraded by the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos for a 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick.
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins.
- ContractFifth-year option exercised by the Miami Dolphins.
- SignedSigned with the Miami Dolphins.
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 1, pick 6.
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Miami Dolphins for LB Micah Parsons, CB Zech McPhearson and a 2022 first-round pick.
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About Jaylen Waddle: Bio FAQ
How old is Jaylen Waddle?
Jaylen Waddle is 27 years old. He was born on November 25, 1998. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Jaylen Waddle?
Jaylen Waddle is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Denver Broncos.
How much does Jaylen Waddle weigh?
Jaylen Waddle weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Denver Broncos roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jaylen Waddle wear?
Jaylen Waddle wears number 17 for the Denver Broncos. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jaylen Waddle play?
Jaylen Waddle plays wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Jaylen Waddle play for?
Jaylen Waddle plays for the Denver Broncos as a wide receiver. He has been with the Broncos since 2026.
Where did Jaylen Waddle go to college?
Jaylen Waddle played college football at Alabama, after attending Episcopal (TX). The Miami Dolphins drafted him out of Alabama in 2021.
When was Jaylen Waddle drafted?
The Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 6th overall pick, out of Alabama.
What round was Jaylen Waddle drafted in?
Jaylen Waddle was a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 6th overall by the Miami Dolphins.
What pick was Jaylen Waddle in the NFL Draft?
Jaylen Waddle was the 6th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round.
Where is Jaylen Waddle from?
Jaylen Waddle went to high school in Texas, at Episcopal, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Jaylen Waddle's birthday?
Jaylen Waddle's birthday is November 25. He was born on November 25, 1998 and is 27 years old.
How long has Jaylen Waddle been in the NFL?
2026 is Jaylen Waddle's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jaylen Waddle played for?
Jaylen Waddle has played for the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos. View his career statistics.
What year did Jaylen Waddle enter the NFL?
Jaylen Waddle entered the NFL in 2021, when the Miami Dolphins drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 6th season.