Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle was fine in Quinn Ewers' first start, although he benefited from CB DJ Turner being less than 100%. The Dolphins WR posted a modest 5-72 on nine targets (67 incomplete air yards and five targets off play action). 30% target share.
Gives us faith that Waddle can be started next week in a plus matchup versus the pass-funnel Buccaneers.
Jaylen Waddle has topped 82 yards in five of his 11 games this season without Hill, averaging OVER seven targets and 68 yards per contest when Hill plays fewer than 50% of snaps or misses entirely (15-game sample size). He should be back on the fantasy WR2 radar versus the Bucs.

Jaylen Waddle was limited to just seven rushing yards on one carry during Sunday's victory over Tampa Bay, failing to secure his only target in the passing game. The wideout was forced from the contest midway through the second quarter with a rib injury, and although he was able to return late in the third quarter, he did not record any further statistics.

Fantasy Impact

This silent performance marked a significant step back from Week 16, when Waddle posted a 5-72-0 receiving line with Quinn Ewers under center. He will have one final opportunity to build chemistry with Ewers during the regular-season finale against New England in Week 18.