The Miami Dolphins will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Jaylen Waddle.
Is Jaylen Waddle Playing in Week 16?
Last week, Waddle left the game with a knee injury. While the injury is not considered overly serious, Waddle did not practice all week. He is listed as doubtful, which is tantamount to out, as not a single doubtful player has played all season. Malik Washington will start in Waddle’s place.
We’ll continue to monitor the Dolphins’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Jaylen Waddle’s Fantasy Outlook
For the season, his target rate (both overall and inside of the red zone) are pacing for a career low. That puts a lot of pressure on the few opportunities he does get.
I find it unlikely that you advanced this far in your fantasy league by counting on Waddle in a significant way. Since the start of last season, Waddle has cleared 13 PPR points in a game nine times, and eight of them have come in front of the Dolphins’ faithful fans.
He’s not a top-30 play for me and ranks alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. when it comes to talented receivers that I’m more comfortable benching than starting in my fantasy playoffs.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 16 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Jaylen Waddle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Waddle is projected to score 0 points in Week 16.
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Jaylen Waddle’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
