Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was battling a chest injury and saw his practice reps limited on Wednesday, October 21, putting his Week 7 status in question. This isn’t just a minor setback for the wideout, it’s another blow in what has been a truly underwhelming season for him so far.
Another Week, Another Waddle Worry
The official word came straight from DenverBroncos.com, confirming that Waddle was a limited participant in Wednesday’s session due to that chest issue. While he “should have a good chance to play in Week 7,” that’s still a big ‘should.’ Fantasy players, and frankly, anyone watching the Broncos, are gonna be left hanging, waiting for more definitive news over the next few days. It’s never a good sign when your key guys are missing reps midweek.
Struggling Season, Limited Role
This injury comes on the heels of a season that’s been anything but stellar for Waddle. He hasn’t exactly been tearing it up, recording 35 yards or less in five of his six games. That’s a brutal stat line for any receiver, let alone one you’d expect more from. If he does manage to play through the chest injury, don’t expect a massive workload. He’s projected to “see a handful of targets” and is being bumped down to a “No. 3 receiver in some leagues.” That’s a pretty stark downgrade and highlights just how much he’s struggling to make an impact right now.
With his status for Week 7 up in the air and his production already a concern, all eyes will be on the Broncos’ next practice report. Hopefully, we get some clear answers soon about Waddle’s health and his potential role moving forward, because right now, things are looking pretty rough.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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