WR Jaylen Waddle, MIA (1 Viewer)

[Banger]

when I look at Waddle and where he's going in drafts he seems like one of the safest picks as he's basically being drafted at his floor. If you prorate his numbers for last year over the 17 game season it equates to 239 pts which ranks around 16th and his wr ADP seems to be around 18/19. He's on one of the highest powered offenses in the league, has no real competition from a #3 target and if he scores a couple more TDs he could climb into the top 12-15 range. If Hill gets hurt he's probably easily a top 10 player. He's one of the the wr's I'm targeting him in all drafts.

 

[Big Nate]

when I look at Waddle and where he's going in drafts he seems like one of the safest picks as he's basically being drafted at his floor. If you prorate his numbers for last year over the 17 game season it equates to 239 pts which ranks around 16th and his wr ADP seems to be around 18/19. He's on one of the highest powered offenses in the league, has no real competition from a #3 target and if he scores a couple more TDs he could climb into the top 12-15 range. If Hill gets hurt he's probably easily a top 10 player. He's one of the the wr's I'm targeting him in all drafts.

He is becoming a great value where he has fallen.

He has been banged up as mentioned above and hopefully he can start doing a better job off taking care of his body.

 

[Banger]

when I look at Waddle and where he's going in drafts he seems like one of the safest picks as he's basically being drafted at his floor. If you prorate his numbers for last year over the 17 game season it equates to 239 pts which ranks around 16th and his wr ADP seems to be around 18/19. He's on one of the highest powered offenses in the league, has no real competition from a #3 target and if he scores a couple more TDs he could climb into the top 12-15 range. If Hill gets hurt he's probably easily a top 10 player. He's one of the the wr's I'm targeting him in all drafts.

He is becoming a great value where he has fallen.

He has been banged up as mentioned above and hopefully he can start doing a better job off taking care of his body.

Injuries happen...if it's a chronic issue that's one thing but it's the NFL and everyone gets injured. If we're talking Toney, Watson that's one thing but I'm not good enough to predict who will get injured and for long so I roll those dice and hope for the best but always build a solid bench for when injuries do happen.

 

[Chaka]

Back at practice

 

[Chaka]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

 

[Big Nate]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

You guys all make good points but the best thing about drafting him is you can enjoy joining in on his TD penguin waddle.

 

[Faust]

David Furones
Jaylen Waddle and Tanner Conner were in red jerseys. Jevon Holland was out there, but he and Waddle went indoors early in drills.

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[RaidersAreOne]

Waddle was one of the most frustrating fantasy players I have ever owned last year. Love the talent but the constant showing up on injury reports, leaving to go to the sidelines, etc. got so old so quick.

I won't be targeting him aggressively but could see myself falling into another trap for him.

 

[Faust]

Jesse Morse, MD
Jaylen Waddle was in a non-contact jersey and a compression sleeve on his left calf.

Sounds like we finally found the source of his soft tissue injury.

Likely a grade 1 or 2 left calf strain.

I’m not super concerned yet.

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[Mitchie]

Waddle was one of the most frustrating fantasy players I have ever owned last year. Love the talent but the constant showing up on injury reports, leaving to go to the sidelines, etc. got so old so quick.

I won't be targeting him aggressively but could see myself falling into another trap for him.

no doubt after season ended i was committed to trading him, didn't really get what i wanted and then started seeing a lot of positive buzz so ended up holding. Every time i see news about him i cross my fingers that it's not an injury.

 

[Desert_Power]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

 

[King of the Jungle]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

Felt like he was one of the better values this year if you went RB early. He fell to me early in the 5th round in one draft.
EDIT for the guy who goes bonkers when you don’t list what numeric value in the draft he was: WR24

 

[Banger]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

It happens…he’s at a big discount because a lot of people feel like you. He’s in one of the best situations…top offense with crazy high ceiling and no real competition from TE or 3rd wr. If he can break a couple more tds he’s top 10.

 

[Ray_T]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

It happens…he’s at a big discount because a lot of people feel like you. He’s in one of the best situations…top offense with crazy high ceiling and no real competition from TE or 3rd wr. If he can break a couple more tds he’s top 10.

ditto if tyreek misses any time due to injury

 

[Banger]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

It happens…he’s at a big discount because a lot of people feel like you. He’s in one of the best situations…top offense with crazy high ceiling and no real competition from TE or 3rd wr. If he can break a couple more tds he’s top 10.

ditto if tyreek misses any time due to injury

Good point. If hill goes down he can be top 5

 

[Ray_T]

He's played in 47 of 51 games and has three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons to start his career.

Kid can play.

I'm the biggest Waddle fan as you can probably tell by my Avy. Having said that, as MOP pointed out, he gets dinged up in the games and heads to the sidelines probably more than he should.

No doubt this guy has crazy talent and a good connection with Tua going back to college. Tua also looks for him in the Red Zone which is great to see. Waddle has had some clutch/game winning TDs in his career.

I just wish he wasn't as banged up as he has been the past 2 years.

Huge Waddle fan as well but he was a real headache to own last year. Have not grabbed any shares of him in my local leagues this year

It happens…he’s at a big discount because a lot of people feel like you. He’s in one of the best situations…top offense with crazy high ceiling and no real competition from TE or 3rd wr. If he can break a couple more tds he’s top 10.

ditto if tyreek misses any time due to injury

Good point. If hill goes down he can be top 5

cant count on that. so far Hill has been reasonably durable. one of the reasons hes a top ff pick

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

cant count on that. so far Hill has been reasonably durable. one of the reasons hes a top ff pick

Not only that, but it seems like every time I watch a Miami game there’s always at least 1 catch & tackle where Waddle stays down a little longer than he should, gets up & walks gingerly off the field.

So far he seems to bounce back quickly, but he’s one of those dudes you hold your breath over multiple times a game.

 

[zed2283]

One catch and out

 

[JohnnyU]

One catch and out

Did he get hurt? If yes, post it in the inactive/injury thread

 

[kyoun1e]

One catch and out

Ruled out?

 

[JohnnyU]

I wish people would be clear when using the out word. Jesus, do I need to switch to that game and hope to find out more?

 

[JohnnyU]

One catch and out

So is he hurt, or are you just hurt because he’s not playing? Please clarify.

 

[zed2283]

One catch and out

So is he hurt, or are you just hurt because he’s not playing? Please clarify.

Was injured and was evaluated for a concussion and now back in.

 

[zed2283]

I wish people would be clear when using the out word. Jesus, do I need to switch to that game and hope to find out more?

You clearly aren't used to having him on your team. Half the posts in this thread last year are about him getting dinged every play.

 

[JohnnyU]

I wish people would be clear when using the out word. Jesus, do I need to switch to that game and hope to find out more?

You clearly aren't used to having him on your team. Half the posts in this thread last year are about him getting dinged every play.

Just asking for clarity before it was posted in an injury thread, when posting the word out in another

 

[Down Under]

Sleeper has him listed as "out", ESPN has him listed as "healthy". Strange. I won't worry about it until tomorrow.

 

[TampaMike19]

Is there anyone more high variance than him on any given week? lol SPECTACULAR production then loses his leg but then back on the field

 

[Big Nate]

He gets hurt every play, gets ruled OUT then comes back.

Par for the course.

Hope you enjoy the ride - it is painful.

 

[GPS]

Sleeper has him listed as "out", ESPN has him listed as "healthy". Strange. I won't worry about it until tomorrow.

Sleeper had him listed as 'out' when he was on the field catching passes, fwiw.

 

[rodalive]

Sleeper has him listed as "out", ESPN has him listed as "healthy". Strange. I won't worry about it until tomorrow.

Sleeper had him listed as 'out' when he was on the field catching passes, fwiw.

Yeah I'm going to need to mute Sleeper going forward

 

[gbill2004]

Tua is expected to return week 8. Thoughts on Waddle once Tua returns for the rest of the season?

 

[TampaMike19]

Tua is expected to return week 8. Thoughts on Waddle once Tua returns for the rest of the season?

buy low and I mean real low...like Waddle is toast for the season but a small chance Tua actually does play and plays well and plays for the rest of the year.

What would you trade for that? Zack Moss?

 

[steelcityman]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

 

[JoeJoe88]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

You were offered Waddle for a 2nd and declined? Huh?

 

[gbill2004]

Tua is expected to return week 8. Thoughts on Waddle once Tua returns for the rest of the season?

buy low and I mean real low...like Waddle is toast for the season but a small chance Tua actually does play and plays well and plays for the rest of the year.

What would you trade for that? Zack Moss?

Small chance? Adam Schefter reported last night that Tua is expected to return week 8.

 

[gbill2004]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

Schefter reported last night that Tua is expected to return week 8. So I traded Courtland Sutton for Waddle last night.

 

[Big Nate]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

What the heck, you didn't give a 2nd for Waddle? This is a guy who set the rookie reception record and has finished as the WR 8 and WR 13 overall in back to back seasons.

Buy low, even for later this year or next. Oh man.

 

[Big Nate]

2nd for Waddle and Sutton for Waddle.

I need to start sending out more trade offers if that is where things are at.

 

[JohnnyU]

Already traded him in every league but one. In dynasty I may regret that years down the road, but I'm trying to win now. I always do, but I also try to keep a good balance of today and tomorrow.

 

[Big Nate]

FYI - Waddle was 5-109 in game one with Tua.

Fun fact for comparison, in half PPR scoring Waddle has 9 - 20+ pt games in his career. Olave has zero. Yes I know Waddle has an extra year but it is something to think about.

 

[Big Nate]

Already traded him in every league but one. In dynasty I may regret that years down the road, but I'm trying to win now. I always do, but I also try to keep a good balance of today and tomorrow.

I don't blame you if you need points now. It has crossed my mind. But in other leagues if you aren't contending Waddle is a great buy target.

 

[JohnnyU]

Already traded him in every league but one. In dynasty I may regret that years down the road, but I'm trying to win now. I always do, but I also try to keep a good balance of today and tomorrow.

I don't blame you if you need points now. It has crossed my mind. But in other leagues if you aren't contending Waddle is a great buy target.

Is Waddle a great buy target, even if you aren't contending? It seems to me he hasn't been a plug and play guy, even in the best of situations. Seems to me he disappears too much, but I could be wrong and don't want to go look up the stats.

 

[jm192]

Already traded him in every league but one. In dynasty I may regret that years down the road, but I'm trying to win now. I always do, but I also try to keep a good balance of today and tomorrow.

I don't blame you if you need points now. It has crossed my mind. But in other leagues if you aren't contending Waddle is a great buy target.

Is Waddle a great buy target, even if you aren't contending? It seems to me he hasn't been a plug and play guy, even in the best of situations. Seems to me he disappears too much, but I could be wrong and don't want to go look up the stats.

Injuries last year, Tua this year.

I believe in the talent. And if/when the QB situation gets sorted, I think you can definitely profit here.

 

[JohnnyU]

Already traded him in every league but one. In dynasty I may regret that years down the road, but I'm trying to win now. I always do, but I also try to keep a good balance of today and tomorrow.

I don't blame you if you need points now. It has crossed my mind. But in other leagues if you aren't contending Waddle is a great buy target.

Is Waddle a great buy target, even if you aren't contending? It seems to me he hasn't been a plug and play guy, even in the best of situations. Seems to me he disappears too much, but I could be wrong and don't want to go look up the stats.

Injuries last year, Tua this year.

I believe in the talent. And if/when the QB situation gets sorted, I think you can definitely profit here.

Perhaps, but there has been more to Waddle's missing in action games than injuries and Tua. That I do know.

 

[steelcityman]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

What the heck, you didn't give a 2nd for Waddle? This is a guy who set the rookie reception record and has finished as the WR 8 and WR 13 overall in back to back seasons.

Buy low, even for later this year or next. Oh man.

i am happy I didnt. He is useless for 2024 and who knows how long after.
Still have the 2nd rd pick to trade for something I can use to win the league again. I might need a RB.

 

[JohnnyU]

If Tua returns, Waddle will be useable again. Right now, he isnt. I was offered Waddle for a 2nd in dynasty and turned him down.
You cannot feel good about the QB situation in MIA, not today, next month or next year.

What the heck, you didn't give a 2nd for Waddle? This is a guy who set the rookie reception record and has finished as the WR 8 and WR 13 overall in back to back seasons.

Buy low, even for later this year or next. Oh man.

i am happy I didnt. He is useless for 2024 and who knows how long after.
Still have the 2nd rd pick to trade for something I can use to win the league again. I might need a RB.

Good luck with that, but sometimes I think people toss around their draft picks like they are pennies in their pocket. When it doesn't work out they end up old and no picks, then leave the league and the commish has to find a replacement for the old and no picks team. Not saying you are like this, but your statement made me think of it. As a commissioner for many years, I'm very cognitive of this.

 

[Down Under]

Is this guy droppable in a short-bench league (5 players)? I typically only carry 2 bench WRs - JuJu, J. Meyers, and Downs are out there and very tempting to pick up and drop this anchor on my roster. Buuuuttt......I could get really burned by that later in the year.

 

[Big Nate]

Is this guy droppable in a short-bench league (5 players)? I typically only carry 2 bench WRs - JuJu, J. Meyers, and Downs are out there and very tempting to pick up and drop this anchor on my roster. Buuuuttt......I could get really burned by that later in the year.

I'd try and trade Waddle if you need the spot. Even do a 2 for 1 (Waddle + something) to get a top stud. Waddle + your TE for an elite TE if you can upgrade. Waddle + RB for a top RB? Try to be creative.

Short benches are tough but I'm trying everything to keep Waddle. Once Tua is back there will be better days.

 

[-jb-]

Is this guy droppable in a short-bench league (5 players)? I typically only carry 2 bench WRs - JuJu, J. Meyers, and Downs are out there and very tempting to pick up and drop this anchor on my roster. Buuuuttt......I could get really burned by that later in the year.

Every league is different but I am holding. We start 3 WRs and can keep no more than two on the bench. I typically carry one, and Waddle is that one. Current starters are Chase, London, and used Downs last week as a WR3. May go to the wire again this week and drop Downs, but may stay the course. My opinion is he’s worth holding for a few weeks. If the Tua return gets elongated I will reconsider but there’s no news to imply that will be the case.