Jaylen Waddle
WR · Denver Broncos
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
10.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
WR25 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Jaylen Waddle's sourced report lists no game designation and Limited Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Jaylen Waddle has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Kansas City Chiefs. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 10.8 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 6.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 7.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
KC
Kansas City Chiefs
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
6.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -1.3 against the preceding three games.
3.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -1.7 against the preceding three games.
30.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -30.7 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 6.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 7.7 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 6, 5 / 3.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 5.0 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 30.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 61.0 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Jaylen Waddle · WR
10.8
Jaylen Waddle · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
9.6
Courtland Sutton · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Jaylen Waddle minus Courtland Sutton: +1.3 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Garett Bolles | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylen Waddle | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Karene Reid | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Malcolm Roach | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Pat Surtain II | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| RJ Harvey | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Talanoa Hufanga | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Zach Allen | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | Offense | WR | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
6.7
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
8.2
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
8.1
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | ARI | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 / 6 | SEA | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | LAC | 4.8 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 / 4 | SF | 14.5 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | LA | 6.4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 / 2 | JAX | 21.8 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | KC | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 / 17 | TB | 0.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Limited Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Chest
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
The Denver Broncos had three players not practice on Wednesday: Defensive lineman Zach Allen (hamstring), safety Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (chest).
Defensive lineman Zach Allen came up lame after a play with a hamstring issue and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle reinjured his chest.
Defensive lineman Zach Allen came up lame after a play with a hamstring issue and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle reinjured his chest.
Why fantasy managers shouldn't give up on Jaylen Waddle just yet Oct 23, 11:23 AM ET