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ArticleStock Up, Stock Down After the Broncos’ Loss to the Chiefs in Week 1September 16, 2026

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All that hype, and we get 3 targets and 1 catch for 2 yards. Waddle himself was not bad, though he did have a drop on 3rd down, but his lack of targets and usage was odd to me.

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Waddle underutilized with 3 targets, 1 catch for 2 yards despite offseason hype.

Despite all the offseason hype and being traded for as a new weapon, Jaylen Waddle received only 3 targets and 1 catch for 2 yards; while Waddle himself was not bad (though he did have a drop on 3rd down), his lack of targets and usage was odd given the Broncos' expectation to feature him.