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Jaylen Waddle injury update: limited Wednesday with chest issue ahead of Week 7

Jaylen Waddle was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Jaylen Waddle was limited at Wednesday’s practice due to a chest injury, according to RotoWire, citing Aric DiLalla of the Broncos’ official site.

What happened

Waddle’s limited practice designation comes ahead of the Broncos’ Week 7 game against the Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Context

Waddle has 55.1 PPR points through six games this season, with 38 targets, 22 receptions and 228 receiving yards. He has scored one receiving touchdown and is averaging 9.2 PPR points per game.

In Week 6, Waddle had 6.4 PPR points on seven targets, four receptions and 24 receiving yards. In Week 5, he posted 4.8 PPR points on five targets, two receptions and 19 receiving yards.

Sleeper’s projection for Waddle in Week 7 is 12.8 PPR points.

Timeline

On Oct. 2, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Waddle fully practiced again on Thursday and was not listed on the injury report for Week 4.

Depth chart

Behind Waddle on Denver’s wide receiver depth chart, Courtland Sutton has 31.3 PPR points this season on 28 targets, 13 receptions and 123 receiving yards. Troy Franklin has 12.1 PPR points on seven targets and five receptions.

Marvin Mims has 6.2 PPR points in four games on nine targets and five receptions. Lil’Jordan Humphrey has 1.8 PPR points in three games on three targets and one reception.

What’s next

Denver plays the Cardinals on the road in Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Waddle was limited on Wednesday with a chest issue, so his practice participation later this week will be worth monitoring. He has been a disappointment so far with just 55.1 PPR points through six games. If the chest injury keeps him out or limited in Week 7, Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin would see expanded roles. Sutton has 31.3 PPR points this season and Franklin has 12.1. Marvin Mims could also get more run. Waddle’s 12.8 projection from Sleeper is the current expectation, so fantasy managers should have a pivot ready. Sutton is the top add if Waddle sits.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 7 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Denver Broncos depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Jaylen Waddle (foot) Fully Practices Again Thursday (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Jaylen Waddle: Tending to chest injury (RotoWire)

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