The Miami Dolphins (0-3) will host the New York Jets (0-3) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jaylen Waddle.
Is Jaylen Waddle Playing in Week 4?
Waddle is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Dolphins’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jaylen Waddle in Week 4?
The production profile of Jaylen Waddle passes the sniff test, but I’m nervous.
He scored at the end of the first half on Thursday night, and that’s been encouraging. He’s seen three of Miami’s five end zone targets, and with him functioning as the chain mover to Tyreek Hill’s verticality (Hill: 15.6 aDOT, Waddle: 8.47), the high catch rate is likely here to stay (82.4% is probably a bit optimistic, but the easy-button targets are his to lose).
Be careful.
Hill is out-targeting Waddle 8-2 on third downs this season, and that speaks to where Tua Tagovailoa is comfortable going when the chips are in the middle of the table. We also have this weird trend where Waddle only carries scoring equity against the opponents he is familiar with.
The fact that he hasn’t scored against a non-AFC East opponent since Week 6 of 2021 is a weird one, but with a divisional opponent on tap this weekend, we can worry about that another time.
Waddle has earned at least eight looks in four straight against the Jets and averages 6.4 catches per game for his career against the divisional rival. I’ve got his numbers checking in around that level on Monday night, and that’s enough for him to crack my top 30, ranking above Hill for the first time this year.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Waddle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Waddle is projected to score 12.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Waddle to have 4 receptions for 58 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Jets at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with 16 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
