Team Profile
Miami Dolphins
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-7.1% 21stOff DVOA
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13.9% 18thPassing DVOA
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-17.7% 30thRushing DVOA
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1% 16thDef DVOA
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5.4% 16thDef Passing DVOA
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-5.3% 21stDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For20.3 23rd
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Points Against21.4 9th
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Yards Per Game325.0 18th
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Yards Allowed Per Game311.0 3rd
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley filled in for Lamar Jackson in a game that ultimately didn't mean much for the playoffs. In the crazy wind and rain, Huntley completed 15 of his 28 throws for 146 yards and a touchdown. He also added eight carries for 40 yards but didn't score on the ground. This was an ugly game for both offenses as they both went to the ground game more often throughout the first three quarters. While Huntley didn't produce any turnovers, he also wasn't able to contribute all that much to what amounted to a loss. The Ravens played a lot of their backups, especially in the second half, so this was an uphill battle from the start.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill may not have as high of a chance to achieve 2000 receiving yards anymore, but he remains one of the best fantasy assets in the NFL. The superstar wideout posted 1717 yards and 12 touchdowns while catching 112 balls out of 158 targets. No matter the defense, Hill can produce solid fantasy stat lines. He's finished as a WR1 in over half of the games he's played in. For the season finale, the Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills to see who gets the second seed in the AFC. The last time Hill played the Bills in Week 4, he had three receptions for 58 yards and one carry for 14 yards. This time around, Tua Tagovailoa is bound to rely a bit heavier on Hill, especially with Jaylen Waddle (ankle) still not at 100% healthy. Which means, Hill should remain in all lineups regardless of format.
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane found pay dirt again in Week 17 and got back to his big yardage totals for the first time since Week 13. His efforts on the ground were the main reason that the Dolphins didn't get blown out by even more against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, in a final regular season game that carries a bunch of playoff implications, Achane could be the number-one back again if Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) has to miss a second consecutive game. If Mostert gets downgraded, Achane's value increases to more of a RB1, but he remains at an RB2 level until that officially gets announced. Buffalo ranks right in the middle of the pack against the run this season, so there are ways to beat them on the ground.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been through the wringer over the last three weeks as he took on top defenses in the Jets, Cowboys, and Ravens. He wasn't able to tough out a QB1 performance in any of those matchups. As a matter of fact, he hasn't finished in QB1 territory since Week 13 against the Washington Commanders. In Week 18, the Dolphins need a win over the Buffalo Bills to finish as the second seed in the AFC. The issue is that the Bills rank seventh against the passing game. On top of that, the risk with playing Tagovailoa in the final week is that he's been all-or-nothing all year long. He could be QB1 or low-end QB2, so his inconsistency could make him a scary fantasy play in leagues or DFS.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) carries a questionable tag into Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He missed the first two practice sessions of the week before returning on Friday. Head coach Mike McDaniel hinted earlier in the week that Waddle should be good to go for this game. Fantasy managers shouldn't take too much stock in that and will have to check back closer to game time on Sunday. The absence of Waddle would mean the usage of Tyreek Hill should skyrocket. Also, Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) and De'Von Achane would be more involved in the offense.