{
  "id": 11724616,
  "title": "What Has Been Causing Jaylen Waddle’s Wacky Start?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/what-has-been-causing-jaylen-waddles-wacky-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:38:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/causing-jaylen-waddle-wacky-start-163827283.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jaylen Waddle's early season performance with the Broncos has been met with a mix of excitement and confusion. After a subpar debut in Week 1, Waddle bounced back in Week 2 with an impressive 138-yard game and a crucial 49-yard catch. However, Week 3's 10-yard, two-catch performance has left fans questioning what's causing his erratic start.\n\nPotential factors contributing to Waddle's inconsistent performance may include the Broncos' offense system, which spreads production among multiple players, and Waddle's transition from playing primarily with Tua Tagovailoa to now playing with Bo Nix. Additionally, the playcalling and scheming employed by coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb may not be fully exploiting Waddle's talents, as they experiment with various personnel combinations and unconventional formations. While it's too early to predict Waddle's long-term trajectory, the combination of these factors could be influencing his erratic start.",
  "summary": "When the Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle in March, expectations were sky-high. After a long offseason, fans were eager to finally watch him on the field with Bo Nix. Fast forward three weeks, and the results are not exactly what the fans expected. Already, the Waddle experience has been topsy-turvy, leaving fans wondering why it hasn’t […] The post What Has Been Causing Jaylen Waddle’s Wacky…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jaylen Waddle's inconsistent performance in early season.",
    "Potential factors include Broncos' offense system and transition to Bo Nix.",
    "Playcalling and scheming by coach Sean Payton may not fully exploit Waddle's talents."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}