Miami Dolphins
AFC East | 1-1-0
Avg PTS
15
Rank: 29th
Avg Yds
391.5
Rank: 7th
Avg PYds
281.5
Rank: N/A
Avg RYds
110
Rank: 19th
Posted 9/18/2024 11:20 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (chest) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Huddle Up: Mostert was not able to play in the Week 2 game but seems to have a decent chance to play this week. He probably will see limited work behind De'Von Achane if he plays and probably can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 9/17/2024 7:58 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Huddle Up: Since Miami goes on its bye in Week 6, it means the earliest we will see Tagovailoa again is Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 27. Whether he is cleared to play at that point is another story, although Tagovailoa and the Dolphins are doing the smart thing here by giving him over a month to recover from his latest head trauma. Skylar Thompson is expected to take over as the starter under center in the interim, although his presence is a downgrade for the entire offense.
Posted 9/15/2024 3:10 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) does not have any plans to retire from football, according to multiple sources. He has already started the process of visiting specialists but no timetable exists for his return to action.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa has sustained four concussions in his last five years, including one during his final year at the University of Alabama, so the Dolphins will err on the side of caution when it comes to matters involving his health. QB Skylar Thompson will be Miami's starter in the meantime but he should only be considered for starting lineups in two-quarterback fantasy leagues despite the offensive weapons he has at his disposal.
Posted 9/14/2024 2:09 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he has "zero idea" for a potential timeline of recovery for QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) because he doesn't want to put any pressure on him. The team is uncertain if he will require a stint on injured reserve but McDaniel believes he will miss at least one game.
Huddle Up: QB Skylar Thompson will start for Miami for as long as Tagovailoa is sidelined, with QB Mike White expected to serve as the backup. The Dolphins also have QB Tim Boyle on their practice squad and are expected to add a third quarterback to the active roster soon. Thompson is worthy of consideration as a starter in deeper two-quarterback fantasy leagues because of the offensive weapons that he will have at his disposal, although he looked shaky in relief of Tagovailoa in Week 2.
Posted 9/13/2024 2:44 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is unlikely to play next week, in the opinion of head coach Mike McDaniel. "I don't see how he would play in the next game," McDaniel said, "but who am I to know or judge?"
Huddle Up: Skylar Thompson looked like a deer in the headlights, but he'll be under center if Tua can't go. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle's fantasy upside suffers as a result, but the running back corps of De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert will likely benefit. Thompson is an option in two-QB leagues because of the weapons he has around him.
Posted 9/13/2024 2:39 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson will be the team's starter if QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) misses time, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Huddle Up: Thompson didn't look comfortable under center, but he'll be a waiver target in two-QB leagues because of the amount of weapons he has at his disposal. McDaniel said he didn't see how Tua would play in the next game.
Posted 9/13/2024 6:36 am GMT
Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith recorded six catches for 53 yards versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. His seven targets were tied for most on the team.
Huddle Up: The tight end has often been a forgotten position in Miami, but it was busy Thursday night. Beyond Smith's seven targets, backup Julian Hill had two passes deflect off his hands in the end zone. While we're still not at a place where Smith should be rostered in most formats, if the Dolphins are forced to turn to Skylar Thompson for a while you might see Smith's numbers tick up.
Posted 9/13/2024 6:24 am GMT
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle had four receptions (on four targets) for 41 yards against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Sept. 12. He added one carry for four yards.
Huddle Up: This was nearly a mirror image of Waddle's performance against the Bills last season when he had four catches and 46 yards in their Week 3 meeting -- he would miss their Week 18 encounter due to injury. Like Tyreek Hill, Waddle's value would likely dip if Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) misses significant time due to his concussion, so we'll have to wait and see what that timeline looks like. If Skylar Thompson is under center in Week 3, Waddle is more of a WR3 or flex candidate.
Posted 9/13/2024 6:10 am GMT
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was targeted six times, catching three passes for 24 yards, in a Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Huddle Up: Thursday night was the second-lowest yardage output of Hill's two-plus seasons with the Dolphins. That's noteworthy because the only one lower came in Week 18 of the 2022 season when he posted two catches for 25 yards in a game that doubled as Skylar Thompson's only other regular-season start. While that wouldn't be enough to advocate benching Hill if Thompson started in Week 3 or beyond, it's something to be aware of.
Posted 9/13/2024 5:59 am GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright ran five times for four yards against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Huddle Up: Even with Raheem Mostert (chest) out and Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) injured during the game, Wright barely got any burn with Miami electing to give De'Von Achane (ankle), who was dealing with an ankle injury of his own, 29 combined touches. Wright's speed has given him some buzz since the Dolphins drafted him, but if Thursday night was any indication it doesn't look like they feel he's ready to contribute much on game day, yet. Still, if you don't need the roster spot, you can continue carrying him on your bench.
Posted 9/13/2024 5:45 am GMT
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (ankle) carried the ball 22 times for 96 yards versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. He also had seven receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown. Achane set game highs in carries, receptions, targets (seven), rushing yards, and receiving yards in the losing effort.
Huddle Up: With Raheem Mostert (chest) out of action, the Dolphins leaned heavily on Achane, who touched the ball 29 times in a game where Miami had a combined 59 rushes/receptions. You could make a compelling case he shouldn't have been in the game toward the end, but fantasy owners didn't mind. No matter what happens at quarterback, Achane is in line for a big role. We still need to see him and Mostert both healthy for a full game to get a more accurate read on what the split will be, but the second-year back certainly looks like an RB1 right now.
Posted 9/13/2024 3:39 am GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) did not return to the Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills after exiting with an oblique injury.
Huddle Up: Miami's running back room is banged up right now, and if Wilson misses time, De'Von Achane should see even more action in the passing game.
Posted 9/12/2024 5:41 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) could return in Week 6 or 7, according to Kirk Herbstreit during an interview on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Huddle Up: There is no way to know if this will have any impact in fantasy since Beckham has not practiced with the team since signing with the Dolphins this spring. Even if he practices with the team in the next couple of weeks, Beckham will be hard-pressed to earn many targets after Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It is also possible in that time that Miami decides it is better off with De'Von Achane handling most of the slot work. For those reasons, OBJ is not worthy of being stashed in most leagues.
Posted 9/12/2024 2:22 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (ankle) will work out before the game Thursday, Sept. 12, to determine his status. However, based on how he felt at practice Wednesday, Sept. 11, there is optimism he plays.
Huddle Up: With Raheem Mostert out, Achane will be an RB1. There is some concern of re-injury with the short week, though. So Jeff Wilson Jr. is a flex option either way.
Posted 9/12/2024 2:20 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (chest) will not go on the Reserve/Injured list, and his chest injury isn't considered a long-term issue.
Huddle Up: It sounds like he just may miss the short week and could be back next week. There is optimism De'Von Achane (ankle) plays in Week 2, and he'd be an RB1 option if he goes. Otherwise, Jeff Wilson Jr. and Jaylen Wright would be flex candidates.
Posted 9/11/2024 3:20 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (ankle) will be a game-time decision against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.
Huddle Up: Raheem Mostert (chest) is out, and Jeff Wilson Jr. and Jaylen Wright will be the next in line if Achane is unable to go. Pick up both backs for potential flex plays Thursday night.
Posted 9/11/2024 3:18 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (chest) has been ruled out for Week 2.
Huddle Up: De'Von Achane (ankle) is also a game-time decision Thursday night, which means Jeff Wilson Jr. and Jaylen Wright are worth picking up and could both be flex options.
Posted 9/09/2024 9:29 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (chest) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 9. The Dolphins did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to check on Mostert's status in a few days to see if he will be able to play this week. He was limited to only 19 yards on eight touches in the first game and can be benched if players have better options available.
Posted 9/09/2024 9:23 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 9. The Dolphins did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Achane will be able to play in Week 2. He posted 100 total yards in the season opener and will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he is cleared to play.
Posted 9/08/2024 10:19 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill finished with seven receptions for 130 yards and an 80-yard touchdown in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, bouncing back after being detained due to a minor traffic violation prior to the opener.
Huddle Up: Hill got off to a slow start, and fantasy managers were wringing their hands until Cheetah shook free for an 80-yard touchdown with 2:08 to go in the third quarter. The long scoring reception obviously turned a terrible start and day into another strong fantasy line. He'll look to keep it going in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills on a short week Thursday. Hill had seven grabs for 82 yards and a TD on 13 targets at home against Buffalo Jan. 7, 2024 in the most recent meeting.
Posted 9/08/2024 10:13 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert rushed six times for only nine yards in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while totaling two receptions for only 10 yards on his three targets.
Huddle Up: Mostert led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns, while tying for the NFL lead with 21 total scores, but that's last season. He is expected to share the load with De'Von Achane, and the latter was much more productive for fantasy managers, especially in the pass game. Even Jeff Wilson Jr. had a handful of touches, actually leading the team in rushing yards. It's not what Mostert's fantasy managers wanted to see. He remains a low-end RB2 or flex play in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills, but expect him to share the wealth.
Posted 9/08/2024 10:11 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane rushed 10 times for just 24 yards in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he was able to record a rushing score. He also added seven receptions for 76 yards on his seven targets.
Huddle Up: The rushing numbers were awful, and it was Jeff Wilson Jr. who actually led the team in rushing yardage in Week 1. But PPR fantasy managers are more than pleased with Achane's production, especially in the pass game. He'll look to keep cooking in Week 2 with a short turnaround against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.
Posted 9/08/2024 5:59 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (head) has returned to the Week 1 game after being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Waddle has any symptoms after the game. He should be a starting option every week as long as he is healthy.
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