Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Waddle (ribs) will be limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Waddle missed practice Wednesday and since has logged back-to-back limited sessions, though it sounds like his status for Sunday's divisional matchup and season finale could come down to the wire. It appears Miami will consider holding out a number of key playmakers, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, as Darren Waller (groin) will be placed on IR and De'Von Achane (shoulder) will sit out practice again Friday, though the standout running back hasn't yet been ruled out for Week 18. Waddle's status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Limited in return to practice
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Waddle (ribs) returned to a limited practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After missing practice Wednesday, Waddle's return to a capped session a day later bodes well for his chances of being available for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots. Friday's final injury report is set to determine whether the Dolphins' top wideout heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to face New England in Week 18.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: WRs to Sit
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Waddle suffered a rib injury in Week 17 against Tampa Bay, and he finished with no catches on one target. We'll see if he plays in Week 18 at New England, but he won't be 100 percent. Waddle also should see a lot of Christian Gonzalez in this matchup, and the Patriots have allowed just two touchdowns to wide receivers in their past five games. Waddle did well in his first game with Quinn Ewers in Week 16 against Cincinnati with five catches for 72 yards on nine targets, and hopefully he can have similar production if healthy in Week 18. But I would only start Waddle in three-receiver leagues at New England.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Not practicing
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Waddle (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Waddle injured his ribs during the second quarter of Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. He returned late in the third quarter but ultimately played just 26 percent of Miami's snaps on offense. With 910 receiving yards on the season, Waddle has some extra motivation to suit up for Week 18 against New England if his availability comes down to a matter of pain tolerance.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Returns to game, but no catches
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Waddle (ribs) could not secure his only target during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He gained seven rushing yards on his only carry.
Waddle was forced out of Sunday's win midway through the second quarter due to a ribs injury and initially listed as questionable to return, prior to which he had logged his sole carry of the day. He retook the field late in the third quarter but failed to record any further statistics, beyond being targeted once for a short incompletion with just over five minutes remaining. The performance was crushing for fantasy mangers who trusted Waddle in a crucial matchup, though he had put up a respective 5-72-0 receiving line versus the Bengals in Week 16, a game which also saw Quinn Ewers line up under center. Waddle will have one last chance to display chemistry with Ewers during the Dolphins' regular-season finale on the road at New England in Week 18.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Sustains ribs injury
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Waddle (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Waddle injured his ribs in the second quarter of Miami's matchup against Tampa Bay. He didn't record a single reception before leaving the field Sunday, though he did log one carry for seven yards. Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease and Tahj Washington will operate as the Dolphins' only available wide receivers as long as Waddle remains sidelined.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Sets pace for air attack Sunday
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Waddle brought in five of nine targets for 72 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Miami.
Waddle flashed good chemistry with rookie first-time starter Quinn Ewers, leading the Dolphins in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The swapping out of Tua Tagovailoa for Ewers thus seemed to give Waddle's outlook a boost, as the talented wideout posted his best receiving yardage total in the last five contests. Waddle should have the opportunity to continue working with Ewers in a Week 17 home matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Limited to two catches Monday
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Waddle brought in two of four targets for 26 yards in the Dolphins' 28-15 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
Although Tua Tagovailoa had his most productive passing effort since Week 9, Waddle was only a bit player in his quarterback's production. The talented wideout finished with his lowest reception, receiving yardage and target totals since Week 7, a particularly untimely downturn for fantasy managers rolling with him in their playoff games. Waddle should have a good opportunity to bounce back Week 16, as the Bengals pay a visit to South Florida on Sunday afternoon.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Quiet day in Week 13 win
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Waddle brought in three of six targets for 40 yards in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Waddle finished with the second-most receiving yards on the afternoon for the Dolphins after a slow start, and he also set the pace in targets. Waddle's yardage total, his lowest since Week 7, wasn't as extraordinary when considering Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 157 yards overall on the day. Waddle should remain a key part of the air attack in a Week 14 road matchup against the Jets.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Resumes practicing in full
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Waddle (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Waddle emerged from Miami's bye with a foot injury that caused him to be limited in practice Wednesday, but he can now be considered fully on track for Sunday's game against the Saints. Meanwhile, tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) has logged back-to-back limited sessions since having his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, making him a tentative candidate to get back on the field Week 13. Whenever Waller is able to return to the lineup, his ability to command attention from opposing defense could open things up for Waddle, who has been clearly entrenched as the No. 1 wideout for Miami since Tyreek Hill (ACL) suffered a season-ending injury Week 4.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Leads pass catchers again in loss
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Waddle secured six of nine targets for 82 yards in the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.
Waddle tied for the team lead in receptions with De'Von Achane while setting the pace in receiving yards and finishing second in targets. It was the second productive game in the last five days for the fifth-year receiver, who posted a 5-99-1 line on six targets versus the Falcons on Sunday. Waddle has exceeded 80 receiving yards in four of the last five games overall, and he should continue to fill a clear No. 1 role in a typically concentrated Dolphins air attack when the Bills come to town for a Week 10 matchup on Sunday, Nov. 9.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: WRs to Start
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I was skeptical of Waddle performing at a high level in Week 8 at Atlanta, and he proved me wrong with five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown on six targets. He has now scored at least 15.8 PPR points in three of his past four games since Tyreek Hill (knee) was injured, and Waddle should have the chance for another solid outing in Week 9 against Baltimore. The Ravens have allowed six receivers to score at least 16.0 PPR points this season, including three in their past three games. Waddle should add to that total in this Thursday night showdown at home.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Tua Tagovailoa is struggling heading into Week 8 with six interceptions in his past two outings, and Waddle had a down game as well in Week 7 at Cleveland with one catch for 15 yards on four targets. The weather played a part in Miami's struggles to throw the ball, and things should improve indoors in Atlanta. But the Falcons are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and they've done a great job in holding Mike Evans, Justin Jefferson, Tetairoa McMillan and Keon Coleman to 11.1 PPR points or less this year. It's tough to sit Waddle with six teams on a bye, but lower expectations for him in this matchup with Atlanta on the road.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Limited in practice Thursday
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Waddle (hamstring/rest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Waddle is dealing with issues in both hamstrings and receiving some rest at practice as a result, per Furones, which lends optimism to the notion that No. 1 wideout will still manage to suit up on the road versus Atlanta on Sunday. Still, unless he's able to upgrade to full practice activity Friday, it seems like Waddle may be assigned an injury designation for Week 8. With Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) already out for the season and Darren Waller (hamstring) to miss at least four games after having been placed on IR on Wednesday, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins' passing game can scarcely afford for Waddle to miss any time.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: One catch in lopsided loss
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Waddle brought in one of four targets for 15 yards in the Dolphins' 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa threw for just 100 yards while barely completing more than 50.0 percent of his passes before giving way to Quinn Ewers in garbage time, so Waddle's line is slightly less alarming within that context. Nevertheless, the veteran receiver's numbers were season lows across the board, and his catch total was also a new career-worst mark. The Dolphins offense had its worst day of the season overall Sunday, and even though Waddle could bounce back to an extent in a Week 8 road matchup against the Falcons, meaningful production will remain hard to come by if Tagovailoa continues to struggle with ball security and efficiency.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Remains busy in Week 6 loss
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Waddle secured six of eight targets for 95 yards in the Dolphins' 29-27 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. He also completed an eight-yard pass attempt.
Waddle fell just short of his second consecutive 100-yard effort, but he still led the Dolphins in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. The 2021 first-round pick has unsurprisingly seen an uptick in involvement during the first two full games Miami has played without Tyreek Hill (IR, knee), posting a combined 12-205-1 receiving line on 17 targets in that pair of contests. Waddle's clear-cut No. 1 receiver role should persist in a Week 7 road matchup against a talented Browns defense.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Three grabs in Week 4 win
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Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards in the Dolphins' 27-21 win over the Jets on Monday night.
Waddle finished tied for second in receptions and targets and as the runner-up in receiving yards on the night, but the bigger story is the 2021 first-round pick's projected expanded role moving forward. Tyreek Hill suffered what is being termed as a dislocated knee in the third quarter, meaning his season is almost certainly over. Consequently, Waddle, who posted a spectacular 104-1,015-6 line on 141 targets over 16 games back in his rookie 2021 campaign with Hill still on the Chiefs' roster, should elevate to the role of Tua Tagovailoa's top target moving forward. Waddle has yet to top five catches and 68 yards in a game this season, but it should only be a matter of time before he sets new single-game highs, perhaps as soon as a Week 5 road matchup against the Panthers.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Active versus Bills
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Waddle (shoulder) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Bills.
Waddle was on the field for 82 percent of the Dolphins' snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Patriots, a game in which he caught five of six targets for 68 yards and a TD. He wasn't listed on Monday's practice estimate, but he then was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's session, as well as on Wednesday's estimated injury report. With the Thursday availability of Waddle (who had been officially listed as questionable) confirmed, assuming no limitations or setbacks he'll be in a position to maintain his key role in Miami's passing offense opposite fellow starting WR Tyreek Hill, with Malik Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Dee Eskridge also in the mix.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Will test shoulder pre-game
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Waddle (shoulder) will determine his availability for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Bills via a pre-game workout, though there is optimism he will play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Waddle is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's road matchup at Buffalo after having popped up as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. After posting a dud in the regular-season opener, Miami's offense bounced back nicely versus the Patriots in Week 2, a contest that saw Waddle haul in five of six targets for 68 yards and a score. Managing similar production on a short week versus a Bills defense that held the Jets to a combined 154 yards on offense will be a difficult task, so even if cleared to play Thursday night, Waddle has to be considered a volatile fantasy option. His status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Waddle (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Dolphins' practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Waddle returned to the injury report Tuesday with a shoulder injury that has been ailing him since the beginning of the season. The wide receiver was able to play through the issue in Week 2 against the Patriots, reeling in five of six targets for 68 yards and a touchdown while playing 81 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Waddle doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Thursday's contest against the Bills.
