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Jaylen Waddle or Chig Okonkwo

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle

WR • Denver Broncos DEN
Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo

TE • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Waddle over Okonkwo

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Waddle ... 45.45%

BOTH ... 18.18%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.58
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.88 41.85 0.2 10.58
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle vs. Chiefs — Chest Injury Clouds Week 8 Outlook

Waddle exited late in Sunday's contest with a chest injury sustained on a reverse that head coach Sean Payton publicly regretted calling. Listed as questionable for Week 8, Waddle remains a starting perimeter target for Bo Nix alongside Courtland Sutton. Fantasy managers must monitor practice reports and check back often for his latest status.

If cleared, Waddle enters a defensive divisional environment against Kansas City. Our models project him for roughly 3 receptions and 33 yards, yielding about 8.7 fantasy points. With his start rate dipping to 52%, he profiles as a shaky flex play facing limited upside while banged up.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 22 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Okonkwo over Waddle

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Okonkwo ... 13.64%

BOTH ... 18.18%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.12
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.02 40.97 0.03 9.12
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Outlook Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo vs. Eagles — Expanding Role in Washington's Passing Attack

Now fully healthy after an early-season hamstring issue, Okonkwo has cemented himself as Washington's starting tight end. With top wideout Terry McLaurin recently placed on injured reserve, additional targets are up for grabs alongside Stefon Diggs. Okonkwo demonstrated that momentum in his last outing, hauling in all seven of his targets for 69 yards.

Our models project him for roughly 3.4 receptions and 35 yards this week against Philadelphia. Still rostered in only 13% of leagues, he offers intriguing PPR streaming appeal, though a modest 40-point game total may limit his scoring opportunities.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 22 hrs ago
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Performance Jaylen Waddle
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44812.0270
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
8729.0270
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Chig Okonkwo
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7699.9290
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jaylen Waddle
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Chig Okonkwo
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jaylen Waddle
OWN
98%
+0.23 compared to last week
START
47%
-9.81 compared to last week
OWN/START Chig Okonkwo
OWN
21%
+10.55 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+4.02 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jaylen Waddle
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Chig Okonkwo
11th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jaylen Waddle

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 40th with 37.90 total points (5.41 avg).
  • Currently 100.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Chest (Since Oct 25, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 276 and 10.62 YPC and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 82nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 2 (0.29 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 23 (3.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -4, Rec Yards: -129 Rec TDs: -2,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 775, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Chig Okonkwo

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 15.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 56.5 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.4 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 33rd among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 150 and 10.00 YPC and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -8, Rec Yards: -68 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 485, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jaylen Waddle

CHEST - Since Oct 25, 2026

Week 8
Injury Chig Okonkwo

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jaylen Waddle

Week 8
Denver Broncos VS Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.17329.00106804.34
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 43.00 total points (7.17 avg).
  • Currently 26 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 329.00 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 10 (1.67 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 597 (99.50 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1377 (229.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 6 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 17.17 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +127.3, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -19, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Matchups Chig Okonkwo

Week 8
Washington Commanders VS Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.00379.2933802.81
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 12.00 total points (1.71 avg).
  • Currently 57 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 920 (131.43 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1735 (247.86 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.00 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +170.54, Turnovers: -21 Sacks: -21, INTs: -11, TDs: -4, Points Allowed: +4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jaylen Waddle
14.58
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Chig Okonkwo
9.08
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jaylen Waddle
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 MIA 16 142 104 1015 9.8 6 2 3 1.5 1
2022 MIA 16 116 75 1356 18.1 8 3 26 8.7 0
2023 MIA 14 104 72 1014 14.1 4 3 12 4 0
2024 MIA 15 83 58 744 12.8 2 4 12 3 0
2025 MIA 16 100 64 910 14.2 6 2 28 14 0
2026 DEN 7 45 26 276 10.6 1 2 23 11.5 0
ON PACE 17 109 63 670 10.6 2 5 56 11.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 97 65 900 13.8 4 3 20 6.1 0
Totals 87 602 404 5390 13.3 27 18 121 6.7 1
Career Chig Okonkwo
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 TEN 6 39 29 287 9.9 1 1 17 17 0
2025 TEN 16 83 59 600 10.2 2 0 0 0 0
2026 WAS 4 20 15 150 10.0 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 57 43 425 10.0 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 41 29 296 10.1 1 0 6 17 0
Totals 28 142 103 1037 10.1 3 1 17 17 0
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