The Long View Podcast on Jaylen Waddle

PodcastWhat Week 1 Told us About the Rest of the SeasonSeptember 17, 2026

From the episode

I thought the 82% routes was like super bullish... to have these two guys right around 80% together... for him to be at 82 is a meaningful a meaningful number for me

Mentioned at 10:30 – 14:10

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

Waddle's 82% route participation is highly bullish for his outlook.

The source is bullish on Jalen Waddle's usage, noting an 82% route participation rate in Week 1, which exceeded expectations and surpassed Courtland Sutton. While Waddle had drop issues and struggled with Bo Nix's accuracy, the team's commitment to featuring him in the slot and various formations suggests long-term upside.