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Jaylen Waddle 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Denver Move Creates Rebound Path
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle enters 2026 with a fresh setup after arriving from Miami in a mid-March trade. Waddle played 16 games for the Dolphins in 2025, catching 64 of 100 targets for 910 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 14.2 yards per reception. The production was solid, and his efficiency remained strong, but he now moves into a different offensive structure under Sean Payton. Denver has already shown interest in using Waddle both inside and outside, giving the Broncos another field-stretching option next to Courtland Sutton. Bo Nix is expected back after offseason ankle surgery, though the quarterback transition and new target hierarchy add some uncertainty. Waddle also faces real competition from Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and tight end Evan Engram, so the move does not guarantee a major volume spike. He is being drafted around 46th overall as the WR23 in PPR formats on Sleeper, while RotoBaller has him in a similar range at 48th overall and WR25. That is a reasonable price for the talent, but Waddle needs a smooth transition in Denver to beat that draft cost.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
