The Miami Dolphins will travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. 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 1?
Waddle is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will 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 1?
The Dolphins are going to decide fantasy seasons. The range of outcomes for the four primary pieces is excellent, and if they come through, we will see championship rosters built on the backs of one or two Miami players.
If it goes sideways, those teams will be out of the mix by the holiday season.
I’d love to tell you that I’ll be drilling down and evaluating this team daily, but you don’t need that. If this Miami offense is healthy and functioning, you won’t need my fancy metrics to prove it.
I suspect we will see a strong version of this talented team to open the season. The Colts had the third-worst third-down defense a season ago, with a 44.4% opponent conversion rate (NFL average: 39.7%), and I don’t see them excelling at getting off the field anytime soon.
More importantly, this team is at full strength.
25 career games where Tua Tagovailoa started and Waddle saw 7+ targets
- 19.5 PPG
- 2.6 yards per route
- 16.2% over fantasy expectation
There are moving pieces to consider, but those are annual pieces. I think we know what this offense looks like when functioning at the peak of its powers, and there’s a decent chance that our TVs will be graced with that in Week 1.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Jaylen Waddle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Waddle is projected to score 13.7 points in PPR formats. This includes 5 receptions for 66.2 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 1 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Colts
Since the Indianapolis Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
