Jaylen Waddle Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 185 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
- Drafted
- 2021 R1, #6
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 9.8
- Pos rank
- WR38
- Rostered
- 97%
Week 4 at 49ers, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 23rd vs. WRs, tough
Latest Jaylen Waddle News & Updates
Considered OK despite boot (opens in new tab)
Avoided serious injury, remains in good shape despite being seen in a walking boot.
Fantasy take: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 30–26 vs LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles vs. Los Angeles
6.4 fantasy points · WR65 · 3.4 below his 9.8 average
Waddle caught 2 of 7 targets for 10 yards in the 30–26 win vs. Los Angeles. That was 23% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 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.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 21.8 PPR points, a WR9 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Waddle delivers WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
21.8 fantasy points · WR9 · 12.0 above his 9.8 average
Waddle caught 8 of 10 targets for 138 yards in the 20–13 win vs. Jacksonville. That was 34% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 14L 10–31 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waddle struggles at Kansas City
1.2 fantasy points · WR103 · 8.6 below his 9.8 average
Waddle caught 1 of 3 targets for 2 yards in the 31–10 loss at Kansas City. That was 11% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Nearly blanked in Broncos debut (opens in new tab)
Managed minimal production in debut; fantasy impact negligible this week.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 1.2 PPR points, a WR103 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. May play Friday (opens in new tab)
Could return to the field Friday.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)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.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Monday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Monday, trending toward playing in the upcoming game.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Broncos Teammates News
Updates on Waddle's quarterback and target competition.
- Courtland Sutton: Team-high 46 rec yards in comeback win (opens in new tab)Courtland Sutton, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Seven targets, two carries in Week 3 (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 11 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bo Nix: Three totals TDs in second-half comeback (opens in new tab)Bo Nix, QB. 93 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Cleared to return vs. Rams (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 11 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Getting evaluated for concussion (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 11 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- RJ Harvey: Upgrades to full practice (opens in new tab)RJ Harvey, RB. 11 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 September 29: Considered OK despite boot. Avoided serious injury, remains in good shape despite being seen in a walking boot.
How does the latest Jaylen Waddle news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 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.