The Miami Dolphins (1-4) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) in Week 6. 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 6?
Waddle is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 6?
Jaylen Waddle paid off our optimism in the first week of this post-Tyreek Hill world, and that’s great to see, though I would caution against assuming that he’s now an unquestioned top 15 player the rest of the way.
The long touchdown accounted for 50.4% of his points on Sunday in a picture-perfect matchup where 36 of Miami’s 50 plays were passes. The big play obviously counts, but it’s not exactly Waddle’s calling card, and those splash plays are going to be more and more difficult to come by as defenses gather data on how this offense is adjusting to life without their WR1.
And then there’s the matchup: it’s my understanding that the league prohibits you from playing the Panthers 17 times a year.
I was encouraged, like everyone else, over the weekend (26.5% target share and 43% of Miami’s receiving yards), but I’m going to pump the brakes on assuming that the usage is sustainable or that it means 23 PPR points on a regular basis.
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 6
Waddle is projected to score 14.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Waddle to have 5 receptions for 72 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Waddle could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Chargers at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 79 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
