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2024 has been a rough ride for the Miami Dolphins, and their struggles have carried over into the fantasy football world.
After quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion that sidelined him for over a month, the once-explosive Dolphins offense has been a shadow of its former self. Miami has struggled to regain its rhythm, and the inconsistency has left key playmakers like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle seeing their fantasy fortunes dashed because of it.
So, should we consider benching Waddle here in Week 14? Let's dig in!
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Should I Bench Jaylen Waddle for Fantasy Football?
For fantasy managers, Waddle's season has been a massive letdown. With just 45 receptions for 601 yards and two touchdowns on the year, Waddle has been far from the wide receiver that many envisioned on draft day. His lack of production is especially glaring compared to his previous seasons, where he went over 1,000 yards receiving in all three of them before 2024.
Last time the Dolphins played the Jets, Jaylen Waddle went off for 142 yards and a touchdown. This was the one game Tyreek Hill didn’t play in last season. pic.twitter.com/9Jl5SF1weq
— FinsCentral (@finscentral) December 6, 2024
The emergence of tight end Jonnu Smith and running back De'Von Achane in the passing game has contributed to Waddle's decline. The team has stopped trying to take so many vertical shots downfield for Waddle and Hill, which has helped open up more stuff underneath.
Despite the disappointment, it's important to remember that Waddle remains a young, dynamic playmaker with the ability to change a game in an instant.
Who Should I Pickup in Week 14 Fantasy Football?
There are other options available on the waiver wire at receiver, like Elijah Moore (CLE), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (NO), and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (TEN), but how confident do you feel in going to them over Waddle in Week 14?
Hungry for more Jaylen Waddle 🐬 pic.twitter.com/6XaQ9F8IOn
— Fantasy Footballers (@TheFFBallers) December 6, 2024
Looking ahead to Week 14, Waddle will need the Dolphins offense to find some much-needed consistency to reignite his fantasy value. The game is in Miami and weather shouldn't be an issue, which is important this late in the season.
Waddle has finished with less than 60 yards receiving and has been held out of the end zone in three out of the Dolphins' last four games. But given all of the other teams on a bye this week, you might not be afforded the luxury of sitting him. That's just how it goes.
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