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Footballguys fantasy football takes on Jaylen Waddle
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PositiveValueJul 7, 2026
Waddle is valued at $23 (14th-most among wide receivers) by Footballguys but is coming off the board as a low-end WR2 in serpentine formats, creating a significant market inefficiency. His recent struggles (no Top 24 WR finish since 2023) stem from limited target share in Miami's Tyreek Hill-centric offense (104 targets or fewer in each of last 3 seasons), not declining talent. The source argues that with Denver's strong offensive scheme, Waddle should see 110-120 targets and finish as a borderline WR1, making his current WR2 price a substantial discount; a high-end WR2 finish would justify a $35-plus price tag, unlikely to occur in salary cap draft rooms.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
After five years in Miami, Waddle was traded to Denver and fantasy interest is lukewarm at best, barely being taken inside WR2 territory. His last two years in Miami underperformed due to QB play rather than Waddle himself. In 2022, Waddle topped 1,300 receiving yards, led the league in yards per catch at 18.1, and finished eighth in PPR points among WRs. Waddle will be Bo Nix's top target this year, and there is a legitimate championship path to taking two high-end RBs and then selecting Egbuka and Waddle as top-two receivers in Rounds 3 and 4.