2025 Receiving Stats
REC
17
YDS
185
TD
2
AVG
10.9
TAR
23
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Waddle caught 104 passes as a rookie in 2021, followed by a 1,356-yard, eight-TD season in 2022, looking the part of a No. 6 overall pick even after taking a backseat to Tyreek Hill in terms of volume. Then came 2023, in which Waddle missed three games and scored four TDs while Hill ran laps around the league. If that seemed bad, 2024 was an outright catastrophe, with Waddle falling shy of 1,000 yards for the first time (744 in 15 games) and often being overshadowed not just by Hill but also by RB De'Von Achane and TE Jonnu Smith. A Miami offense that had been explosive in 2023 was merely average in 2024, throwing fewer deep/intermediate passes and more short balls, which corresponded with Waddle finishing fourth on the team in targets. Part of the problem was QB Tua Tagovailoa missing so much time after finally staying healthy for a full season in 2023, but there were also issues with the offensive line and with opponents doing a better job defending coach Mike McDaniels' favorite concepts. Waddle still looked blazing fast to the naked eye, and he caught 69.6 percent of his targets for 9.0 YPT, yet he was targeted on just 18.3 percent of routes (after topping 23 percent each of his first three seasons). Not long ago, Waddle looked like a fantasy WR1 in the making, waiting only for Hill to decline or leave Miami. The new reality, however, is much less promising. Waddle turns 27 this season, and he still has fierce competition for targets -- though Smith was traded in June, replaced by the formerly retired Darren Waller -- in an offense with a concussion-prone QB and multiple weaknesses on the O-line. Read Past Outlooks
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Steps into No. 1 role
Waddle is positioned as the Dolphins' top wide receiver with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season, Marcel Louis-Jacques and Stephania Bell of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, in which Hill suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Miami placed Hill on IR on Wednesday, leaving Waddle poised to be the team's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. The presence of second-year pro Malik Washington and tight end Darren Waller -- who scored twice in his team debut Monday -- will prevent opposing defenses from focusing entirely on the 2021 first-round pick, but it should be Waddle who benefits from the most significant increase in volume, beginning Sunday versus Carolina. He surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and as a rookie in 2021, when Hill was still a member of the Chiefs, Waddle demonstrated an ability to handle massive volume en route to a 104-1,015-6 receiving line.
Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, in which Hill suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Miami placed Hill on IR on Wednesday, leaving Waddle poised to be the team's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. The presence of second-year pro Malik Washington and tight end Darren Waller -- who scored twice in his team debut Monday -- will prevent opposing defenses from focusing entirely on the 2021 first-round pick, but it should be Waddle who benefits from the most significant increase in volume, beginning Sunday versus Carolina. He surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and as a rookie in 2021, when Hill was still a member of the Chiefs, Waddle demonstrated an ability to handle massive volume en route to a 104-1,015-6 receiving line.
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Air Yards Per Game
46.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.03% Team Air Yards
24.5%% Team Targets
19.2%Avg Depth of Target
8.1 YdsCatch Rate
73.9%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.5% Targeted On Route
21.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
67.7
Cornerbacks
49.3
Safeties
92.5
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Waddle's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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185 lbsHand Length
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Taken sixth overall in the 2021 draft, Waddle mostly served as a high-volume possession receiver his rookie season, with a 7.1 aDOT, 74.3 percent catch rate and 9.8 yards per catch on 140 targets. Then the Dolphins brought in coach Mike McDaniel and WR Tyreek Hill during the 2022 offseason, which resulted in Waddle seeing 23 fewer targets but adding 341 yards and two TDs to his rookie-year totals, with his aDOT jumping to 11.8 and his yards per catch to a league-high 18.1. His third season looked more like this second than his first, only with three missed games and the efficiency dropping from dominant to merely excellent (69.2 percent catch rate, 14.1 yards per catch, 9.8 YPT). Waddle's best performance came Week 15 against the Jets when Hill was out of the lineup with an ankle injury. An 8-142-1 receiving line against Sauce Gardner and Co. reaffirmed Waddle's No. 1 WR talent, but Hill returned the next week and Waddle then suffered an ankle injury of his own. While not quite as fast as his superstar teammate, Waddle is similar in terms of size (5-10, 185) and likely would've run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash if he'd tested before his rookie year. The biggest drawback is that he's averaged just 7.1 targets per game under McDaniel, whose offense has been more fantasy-friendly for Hill and the running backs. And as much as Waddle clearly is capable of more, there's not much reason to expect him to go beyond 7-8 targets per game so long as Hill stays healthy.
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Three grabs in Week 4 win
Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards in the Dolphins' 27-21 win over the Jets on Monday night.
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Full practice Friday
Waddle (shoulder) practiced fully Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited in practice Thursday
Waddle (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Makes TD grab in loss
Waddle brought in five of six targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-21 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
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Active versus Bills
Waddle (shoulder) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Bills.
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Optimism for Thursday
Waddle will test out his shoulder ahead of Thursday's game against the Bills, but there's optimism he'll be able to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddle officially is listed as questionable for the contest after having popped up as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Assuming he suits up and isn't limited versus Buffalo, Waddle will be in a position to maintain his key role in Miami's offense opposite fellow starter Tyreek Hill, with Malik Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Dee Eskridge also on hand to mix in.
Waddle officially is listed as questionable for the contest after having popped up as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Assuming he suits up and isn't limited versus Buffalo, Waddle will be in a position to maintain his key role in Miami's offense opposite fellow starter Tyreek Hill, with Malik Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Dee Eskridge also on hand to mix in.