Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Jaylen Waddle is a WR21 and grades as a Solid Starter (B) fantasy wide receiver for the 2026 season. His consensus ADP is 52.4 (around round 5 in a 12-team league).
Jaylen Waddle is an NFL wide receiver for DEN. Projected WR21. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Currently listed as Questionable, so check his status before locking your lineup. Last season he averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (WR36 in 2026).
B · Solid Starter. Projected WR21. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Currently listed as Questionable, so check his status before locking your lineup.
In 2026, Jaylen Waddle commanded a 22.4% target share with a 57.9% catch rate and a 0.59 WOPR (weighted opportunity rating), on 37% of the team's air yards.
He averaged 3.5 yards after the catch per reception with a 0.1% drop rate.
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yd | TD | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 45 | 26 | 276 | 1 | 9.1 |
| 2025 | 16 | 100 | 64 | 910 | 6 | 12.1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 83 | 58 | 744 | 2 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 | 104 | 72 | 1014 | 4 | 14.2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 117 | 75 | 1356 | 8 | 15.2 |
| 2021 | 16 | 140 | 104 | 1015 | 6 | 15.2 |
Jaylen Waddle grades as a Solid Starter (B) fantasy wide receiver for 2026. Projected WR21. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Currently listed as Questionable, so check his status before locking your lineup.
Jaylen Waddle has a consensus ADP of 52.4, which lands around round 5 in a 12-team league. Reach a little earlier if he is a priority for your build.
Jaylen Waddle is currently listed as Questionable. Check his game-day status before locking your lineup.
Projected WR21. A startable wide receiver most weeks, especially in favorable matchups. Currently listed as Questionable, so check his status before locking your lineup. Last season he averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (WR36 in 2026). He projects for roughly 221 fantasy points in 2026.