Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football Week 17: Stats and Projections vs. Buccaneers

Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle will take on the 26th-ranked pass defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (242.0 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Waddle worth a look for his next game versus the Buccaneers? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Jaylen Waddle Week 17 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Game Date: December 28, 2025
• Game Time: 1 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 7.6
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 9.7
• Projected Receiving Yards: 60.82
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.25

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Waddle Fantasy Performance

• With 129.4 fantasy points in 2025 (8.6 per game), Waddle is the 16th-ranked player at the WR position and 78th among all players.
• During his last three games Waddle has been targeted 20 times, with 12 receptions for 148 yards and one TD. He has posted 22.9 fantasy points (7.6 per game) during that period.
• Waddle has totaled 240 receiving yards and one score on 18 catches (33 targets) in his last five games. From a fantasy perspective, he has produced 32.1 points (6.4 per game) during that period.
• The highlight of Waddle's fantasy season so far was Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, when he carried zero times for zero yards on his way to 17.0 fantasy points. He also had six receptions (on nine targets) for 110 yards with one touchdown as a pass-catcher.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Jaylen Waddle had his worst game of the season in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, when he put up just 1.5 fantasy points (0 receptions, 0 yards).

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Buccaneers Defensive Performance

• Five players have recorded over 300 yards passing in a game against Tampa Bay this year.
• The Buccaneers have allowed 12 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this season.
• Tampa Bay has allowed nine players to throw for two or more touchdowns in a game this season.
• The Buccaneers have given up three or more passing TDs to four opposing QBs this season.
• Tampa Bay has allowed five players to amass over 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• A total of 21 players have hauled in a touchdown pass versus the Buccaneers this season.
• Tampa Bay has allowed four players to catch two or more TD passes in a game this season.
• Two players have recorded more than 100 yards rushing in a game against the Buccaneers this year.
• Tampa Bay has allowed 11 players to score at least one rushing TD against them this year.
• The Buccaneers have given up at least two rushing TDs to four players this year.

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