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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on Jaylen Waddle
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about Jaylen Waddle
PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Mina Kimes identifies a potential chess match in the Broncos-Rams game: the Rams deployed Trent McDuffie in the slot against the Giants (Week 2) after not using him there in Week 1. Kimes suggests considering targeting Jalen Waddle in the slot if the Rams continue that deployment, as it could create a favorable matchup against their corner rotation.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Mina Kimes highlights Waddle's emerging role in the Broncos' intermediate passing attack after Week 2 vs Jacksonville. Bo Nix completed 12 of 13 passes for 66 yards between the numbers in this game—a significant development after Week 1 showed minimal middle-field usage. Kimes emphasizes that Waddle was brought in specifically to coax intermediate throws from Nix, citing an anticipatory dig route on third down where the ball was out between the hashes before Waddle broke, plus a post-crosser completion. Kimes argues this middle-field presence, though not the primary attack, is critical to respecting the offense's geometry; without it, defenses can stack the perimeter. She concludes: 'If you can do this with Jalen Waddle, you become a super bowl caliber passing attack immediately.'PositiveMatchupSep 22, 2026
Mina Kimes expects Jalen Waddle to see significant slot usage in an upcoming matchup (likely Week 3), and notes that if the Rams can get L'Jarius Sneed on Waddle in the slot, it would be a key defensive advantage. This suggests Waddle's slot role is a focal point of the offensive game plan.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Jalen Waddle had multiple drops and miscommunications in Week 1 against Jacksonville: a one-step slant drop that had explosive potential, a wheel route that went unthrown by Bo Nix, and a third-and-four incompletion on a wrong-shoulder throw from Nix that netted only two yards; Mina Kimes had identified him as the perfect missing piece for Denver's offense before the trade.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Jalen Waddle was utilized in creative ways, including lining up in the backfield and motioning out to create space for teammates like Evan Ingram. However, the offense failed to get him involved enough throughout the game, which was a missed opportunity for the play-calling.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Jalen Waddle was a complete non-factor in the Broncos' offensive performance during the game.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Mina Kimes identifies Jalen Waddle as a major mismatch against the Broncos' secondary, particularly when operating out of the slot against zone coverage.PositiveUsageAug 25, 2026
Mina Kimes highlights Jalen Waddle's unique ability to adjust to underthrown balls and gain yards after the catch, which increases the margin for error for his quarterback. Waddle's physical strength and speed make him a special player who opens up the Broncos' offense in ways they lacked last year.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Jalen Waddle joining the Broncos is textbook elite receiver addition; he had 104 catches as a rookie and remained WR1 in EPA per target from 2022 through last season despite playing with Tyreek Hill; when Hill was on field, Waddle still ranked WR5 in yards per route; he excels in screen game and yards after catch, with second-best yards after catch on throws over 10 yards behind only Justin Jefferson; he is the perfect between-the-numbers player combining speed and strength to create yards after catch that makes him quarterback-friendly.