FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Jaylen Waddle

PodcastThe Perfect 2026 Fantasy Football Draft | The Best Target in Every Round (Ep. 2...August 19, 2026

From the episode

He's going to be featured in Sean Payton's offense. And I think it's worth remembering that Michael Thomas, as the featured receiver in Sean Payton's offenses in New Orleans, had three 100-catch seasons.

Mentioned at 42:31 – 43:57

STACKED’s take

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Waddle is set to be the focal point of Sean Payton's passing attack.

Jalen Waddle is expected to be the focal point of Sean Payton's passing game in Denver. Despite different skill sets, Waddle is compared to Michael Thomas's high-volume role in Payton's previous offenses, and his career efficiency (9.3 yards per target) supports his potential as a featured receiver.