WR MIA
College: Alabama | 4 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Birth Date: 1998-11-25
2025 Bye Week: 12
Total Pts: 163.6
Avg Pts: 9.62
Rank: 45 WR
Free Agent
2025 RTSports Outlook
Waddle had his first disappointing season as a pro, failing to hit the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. His numbers were way down from his first two seasons, which was helped by starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missing time because of injury. Waddle failed to even reach 750-receiving yards, finishing 46th overall in fantasy receiver scoring. Waddle showed signs of his old self late in the year, though, hitting 20-plus fantasy points two times after Week 11. Waddle will continue to be a huge part of the Dolphins offense, starting opposite Tyreek Hill. He has 1,000-yard seasons three of four. Waddle has game-changing speed and can turn a short pass into a big play. He runs good routes and can get by defenders in a hurry. He lacks a little size, which causes some injury concerns.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Waddle is a good buy-low candidate. He can get it going again this year and could move into that No. 2 receiver category once again. He can get around 80 receptions for 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns.
RotoBaller's Outlook
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle yet again disappointed fantasy managers in 2024. Waddle's 2022 season, in which he finished as the WR8 in normal PPR scoring leagues, catching 75 of his 117 targets for 1,356 yards and eight touchdowns, doesn't seem remotely likely to repeat itself. Waddle's target numbers have followed a downward trend over the last three seasons -- after averaging 8.75 per game in 2021, he followed with 6.88 in 2022, 7.43 in 2023, and just 5.53 in 2024. Things are different in Miami now. The offensive line has significantly regressed since after 2023. The Dolphins also now have running back De'Von Achane, the league's best pass-catching running back, available to help them pick up gains with short passes and not risk as many turnovers throwing the ball down the field. Additionally, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a hugely concerning injury history, and another concussion could knock him out of action for extended time. When he doesn't play, Waddle doesn't produce fantasy-relevant stat lines. Waddle finished as the WR34 in 2023 and the WR46 in 2024, yet is still being drafted as the WR30 in PPR leagues. Perhaps if WR Tyreek Hill continues to fall off, Waddle could get more targets, but Waddle's recent play doesn't inspire much confidence.
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 20.20 | Jaylen Waddle 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 109 receiving yds (10.90 pts) Jaylen Waddle 109 receiving yds (1.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 109 receiving yds (3.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) |
| Week 2 | 8.50 | Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 41 receiving yds (4.10 pts) Jaylen Waddle 4 rushing yds (0.40 pts) |
| Week 3 | 6.60 | Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 26 receiving yds (2.60 pts) |
| Week 4 | 7.60 | Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 36 receiving yds (3.60 pts) |
| Week 5 | 8.60 | Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 46 receiving yds (4.60 pts) |
| Week 6 | 0.00 | |
| Week 7 | 2.60 | Jaylen Waddle 1 reception (1.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 1 assist (0.50 pts) Jaylen Waddle 11 receiving yds (1.10 pts) |
| Week 8 | 8.50 | Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 45 receiving yds (4.50 pts) |
| Week 9 | 8.00 | Jaylen Waddle 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Jaylen Waddle 7 yd TD pass from Tua Tagovailoa Jaylen Waddle 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
| Week 10 | 8.70 | Jaylen Waddle 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 57 receiving yds (5.70 pts) |
| Week 11 | 5.70 | Jaylen Waddle 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 37 receiving yds (3.70 pts) |
| Week 12 | 36.40 | Jaylen Waddle 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Jaylen Waddle 23 yd TD pass from Tua Tagovailoa Jaylen Waddle 8 receptions (8.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 144 receiving yds (14.40 pts) Jaylen Waddle 144 receiving yds (5.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 144 receiving yds (3.00 pts) |
| Week 13 | 11.30 | Jaylen Waddle 1 receiving 2XP (2.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 53 receiving yds (5.30 pts) |
| Week 14 | 20.90 | Jaylen Waddle 1 receiving 2XP (2.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 9 receptions (9.00 pts) Jaylen Waddle 99 receiving yds (9.90 pts) |
| Playoff Week 1 | 0.00 | |
| Playoff Week 2 | 0.00 | |
| Playoff Week 3 | 0.00 |
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle appears to be plenty motivated in 2025 after the offense took a step back in 2024, with Waddle falling short of a fourth straight 1,000-yard season. Waddle finished with 744 yards and two touchdowns on 58 catches, all career-lows. "After watching the film, definitely a lot of hand eye (coordination) -- I feel like I'm trying to move without the ball too much," he said. "And just the simple things, just timing, getting smoother in and out of my routes. Pretty much that," Waddle said. The 26-year-old has also been improving his chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. A bounce-back campaign in 2025 is certainly possible for the speedy Waddle, but unfortunately his fantasy value is tied to the injury-prone Tagovailoa and an offense that was a shell of its former self last year. RotoBaller has Waddle ranked as the WR28.
From RotoBaller
After the Miami Dolphins traded tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the team is now in conversations with multiple team about acquiring a tight end, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. With Smith now in Pittsburgh, Pharaoh Brown, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner are Miami's top options at the tight end position, so it's not a surprise they are now looking for an upgrade. At the moment, the trade of Smith is good news for receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who both had down seasons in 2024. However, that could change, depending on who the Dolphins bring in at tight end. The most plausible trade options could be the Ravens' Mark Andrews or the Raiders' Michael Mayer.
From RotoBaller
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was the star of the show during organized team activities on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly. Waddle had career-lows across the board in catches (58), targets (83), receiving yards (744) and touchdowns (two) in 15 starts in his fourth NFL season in 2024 in a Dolphins offense that lacked the explosive plays they became so well-known for the previous two years. The 26-year-old still has plenty of speed to spare, but because of his down season in 2024, he has fallen down draft boards early on this offseason. The former sixth overall pick has the ability to bounce back for fantasy managers in 2025, but it could depend on Miami's offensive-line play and the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle is no longer being considered a WR1 and could even be a shaky WR2 asset, depending on how the Dolphins' offense rebounds.
From RotoBaller
Miami Dolphins Team Preview and Fantasy Football Outlook For 2025 Ian Hartitz previews the 2025 season for the Miami Dolphins, looking ahead to see if Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill can bounce back and De'Von Achane repeats. [Read More]
From FantasyLife
- 20-Dec-2021: MIA Jaylen Waddle - Reinstated
- 16-Dec-2021: MIA Jaylen Waddle - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
- 14-May-2021: MIA Jaylen Waddle - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (fifth-year option)
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Season | 163.60 | 58 | 744 | 2 | |||||||
| Week 1 | JAX | 20.20 | 5 | 109 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 2 | BUF | 8.50 | 4 | 41 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 3 | @SEA | 6.60 | 4 | 26 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 4 | TEN | 7.60 | 4 | 36 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | @NE | 8.60 | 4 | 46 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 7 | @IND | 2.60 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | ARI | 8.50 | 4 | 45 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 9 | @BUF | 8.00 | 2 | -4 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 10 | @LAR | 8.70 | 3 | 57 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 11 | LV | 5.70 | 2 | 37 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 12 | NE | 36.40 | 8 | 144 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 13 | @GB | 11.30 | 4 | 53 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 14 | NYJ | 20.90 | 9 | 99 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 15 | @HOU | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 16 | SF | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 17 | @CLE | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 18 | @NYJ | 10.00 | 4 | 44 | 0 |
