The Miami Dolphins will travel to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. 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 3?
Waddle (shoulder) will determine his availability for Thursday’s divisional matchup against the Bills via a pre-game workout, though there is optimism he will play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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 3?
The 18-yard touchdown was great to see in the second quarter last week, as it was a good reminder that Jaylen Waddle is a multi-faceted WR capable of special things at all three levels.
There are concerns left, right, and center in Miami these days, and a short rest game in Buffalo probably isn’t the cure to fixing them, even if there were some positive signs last week against the Patriots.
As long as Tua Tagovailoa is under center, there is upside to chase, and that’s why both Waddle and Tyreek Hill remain flex options for me this week. If you go that direction, however, you must understand the range of outcomes that are in play.
- Week 1 at IND: 7.0 PPR points (9.1 expected points)
- Week 2 vs. NE: 17.8 PPR points (9.9 expected points)
Waddle had a nearly identical end-of-game expectation in each of the first two weeks, but obviously two very different results. His aDOT in Week 1 was just 4.4 yards, but it shot up to 17.7 in Week 2.
If the Dolphins don’t know how they want to use him, how are we supposed to operate with confidence? It should be noted that Waddle is questionable heading into tonight’s game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 3 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Waddle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Waddle is projected to score 12.1 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.4 receptions for 58.7 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 3 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Bills
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM, and the weather is forecasted to be at 66 degrees Farenheight with winds at 7 MPH. This will result in minimal impact to the game.
