The Miami Dolphins (1-6) will visit the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 8?
Jaylen Waddle cleared 15 PPR points in each of the first two games following the Tyreek Hill injury, but when Tua Tagovailoa was asked to support him in anything less than ideal conditions, he vanished.
In the blowout loss, Waddle picked up 15 yards on his 25 routes, and we saw next to zero signs of life from this passing game.
If you want to talk yourself into this being a weatherproof game and thus a spot to trust Waddle, go crazy. I like my mental stability, so I’m opting to look elsewhere when given the opportunity and have him ranked as a low-end WR3.
Only twice this season has a team seen a receiver score even a dozen PPR points against the Falcons, and Waddle doesn’t exactly fit the mold of those two instances (Emeka Egbuka in Week 1 and Deebo Samuel in Week 4).
Give me Xavier Worthy or Khalil Shakir over Miami’s WR1 this week: I’d rather bet on those quarterbacks and take my chances.
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 8
Waddle is projected to score 13.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Waddle to have 5 receptions for 67 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 8 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Falcons
Since the Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
