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Scored a touchdown in Week 8 with 3 catches for 39 yards, contributing to Denver's receiving load alongside Courtland Sutton.

Waddle is featured in the Broncos' offense, shown celebrating a touchdown catch against Kansas City; the source notes the Broncos have exceeded expectations at 6-2 and face a Panthers defense that is 'incredibly bad,' giving up 27 points last week and 43 the week before, creating favorable matchup conditions for Denver's passing game.

Waddle was on the receiving end of Bo Nix's downfield passes in Week 8 vs. Kansas City, with the game coming down to the final play in a high-scoring AFC West battle.

Contributed 3 receptions for 39 yards, 1 touchdown, and a clutch 2-point conversion in the Broncos' comeback victory. While the stat line is modest, Waddle scored in a critical moment and delivered on a key two-point play that helped secure the win.

WR had 3 receptions for 39 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2-point conversion. Source notes stat line will not wow but Waddle made impact plays and scored touchdown with clutch 2-point play alongside Courtland Sutton; both left their mark despite not having big WOW games.

Denver's receiver caught a 2-point conversion pass from Bo Nix during the fourth-quarter rally and was part of the game-winning drive setup, running post patterns on the 'slipper boot' play that freed up Jonah Coleman for a crucial 51-yard gain.

Waddle caught a fourth-down touchdown pass in the second quarter, capping a 12-play, 69-yard drive for the Broncos' first touchdown of the game; he also caught a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.

Jaylen Waddle caught two touchdown passes in the game: a fourth-down TD reception in the second quarter capping a 12-play, 69-yard drive, and a two-point conversion TD in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter to close the gap to 3 points; demonstrated reliability in high-leverage situations.

Jaylen Waddle caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter and also caught a 2-point conversion after Nix's second TD pass, showing involvement in both scoring and conversion situations for the Broncos.

Broncos wide receiver caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix on fourth down in the first half against Kansas City.

Waddle caught a 35-yard gain over the middle into Chiefs territory and later scored a touchdown on fourth down from the 1-yard line, demonstrating consistent red-zone involvement and big-play ability.

Waddle was heavily involved in Denver's scoring plays, catching a 35-yard gain over the middle from Bo Nix into Chiefs territory and then scoring a touchdown on fourth down from the one-yard line. His two-catch, two-score involvement in a 12-play, 69-yard scoring drive demonstrates his role as a primary target in the red zone.

Jaylen Waddle was listed as questionable with an ankle injury but is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs; he was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday but cleared to play.

Wide receiver active for Week 8 Broncos-Chiefs game; available for fantasy consideration.

Wide receiver is active and available for Week 8 matchup against the Chiefs.

Wide receiver Jaylon Waddle ended the week with a questionable tag due to a chest injury but will dress and play for the Broncos in Week 8 against Kansas City.

Wide receiver Jaylon Waddle ended the week with a questionable tag due to a chest injury but will dress for the Broncos' Week 8 game against Kansas City.

Jaylen Waddle faces a weakened Kansas City Chiefs secondary missing rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane (downgraded to OUT) and veteran starter L'Jarius Sneed (placed on injured reserve). This matchup presents an opportunity for Waddle and the Broncos pass catchers to exploit the secondary and generate explosive plays down the field in a key divisional game.

Jaylen Waddle is trending in the right direction to play today vs. the Kansas City Chiefs despite being listed as questionable with a chest injury he aggravated last week against Arizona. Waddle practiced on a limited basis twice this week and has already played through this injury previously. The Broncos did not elevate a wide receiver from the practice squad on Saturday, instead elevating reserve running back Cody Schrader, which signals confidence Waddle will be available for the divisional matchup.

Waddle faces a weakened Chiefs secondary missing rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane (downgraded to OUT) and veteran starter L'Jarius Sneed (placed on injured reserve). The Broncos pass catchers are positioned to take advantage with explosive plays down the field in this divisional matchup.

Waddle is trending in the right direction to play vs. the Chiefs despite a chest injury reaggravated late in the Cardinals victory; listed as questionable but practiced on a limited basis twice this week. The Broncos did not elevate a wide receiver from the practice squad, signaling confidence in his availability. He has already played through this injury previously.

Jaylen Waddle is trending toward playing through a chest injury he aggravated last week, suggesting his availability for Week 8.

Waddle opened the week with a chest injury and a DNP, managed limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, and is listed as questionable. The source notes he could easily be ruled out Sunday before kickoff and recommends monitoring news all day with a backup option ready. Even if active, the source is leaning toward sitting him. Waddle has been crushed by Bo Nix before this injury, ranking as WR48 in fantasy points per game with a 19.7% target share, 1.56 yards per route run, three red zone targets, seven deep targets, and a 29% first-read share. Kansas City's defense has allowed the fourth-fewest receiving fantasy points per game and seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity over their last five games.