Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert, WR Jaylen Waddle active for wild-card game vs. Chiefs
For Super Wild Card Weekend, Miami’s scoring machine will have all its skilled players back in full force.
Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle are each active for Miami’s playoff opener against the host Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night.
As Mostert and Waddle enter the winter paradise of Arrowhead Stadium, it will mark a much-anticipated return for Miami, especially since both speedsters were absent for the Dolphins’ last two games, which unfortunately resulted in losses.
Waddle has been struggling with an ankle sprain, and Mostert has been hampered by knee and ankle issues. Their participation was uncertain for Saturday, although it was anticipated that they would be able to play.
Though there’s hardly a dearth of speedy talent at the Dolphins’ disposal, having Mostert to complement rookie De’Von Achane in the backfield and Waddle lining up opposite Tyreek Hill has been a formula for Miami success.
Waddle recorded his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season at the start of his career, while Mostert, who was nominated for his first Pro Bowl, marked his first 1,000-yard rushing season and topped the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns.
It will be arduous for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the offense to get heated up on Saturday, but their chances will be far better with Waddle and Mostert back in action.
The sixth-seeded Dolphins (11-6) kick off against the No. 3 Chiefs (11-6) at 8:10 p.m. ET Saturday.
