Team Profile
Miami Dolphins
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-9.9% 23rdOff DVOA
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7.1% 20thPassing DVOA
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-16.4% 30thRushing DVOA
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3.1% 19thDef DVOA
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8.8% 20thDef Passing DVOA
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-4.7% 24thDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For19.7 24th
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Points Against22.3 13th
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Yards Per Game324.0 19th
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Yards Allowed Per Game309.0 6th
Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (calf) and left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) are officially active for Week 12 against the New England Patriots. Ingold had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. He was healthy for Miami's first eight games before missing each of their last two contests. His return to the lineup gives the Dolphins an extra backfield blocker, as well as a big-bodied playmaker who can run the ball and catch passes. Armstead had also been listed as questionable, but his status was far more iffy given that he didn't practice at all this week. In the end, though, he's going to play against the Patriots, serving as a reliable protector for Tua Tagovailoa and the offensive backfield.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington has seen his role in the passing game increase over the last two games. Last week, Washington hauled in all three of his targets for 11 yards in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Washington is currently serving as the third wideout behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in this offense. The return of Tua Tagovailoa has given Washington more value over the last two weeks, but he's still not a recommended option ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the New England Patriots. Fantasy managers should hold Washington in dynasty leagues, but he's not a recommended starting option anywhere this week.
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has been one of the most productive fantasy options at his position lately, and he'll look to extend his hot streak during Week 12 versus the New England Patriots. Sanders has posted double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back games and three of his last four contests. Over the last two weeks, he has gone 6-for-6 on extra points and 5-for-5 on field goals, including two from beyond 50 yards. This week, the 29-year-old faces a Patriots defense that has been somewhat stingy against kickers but is also quite capable of surrendering points. Thus, Sanders ranks just inside the top 12 for this week. He's worth starting in leagues with at least 12 teams, and he can even be considered in 10-team formats.
Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has been one of the most consistent fantasy options in this offense all year. He's garnered at least six targets in four out of the last five games and has three touchdowns in that span. Defenses have emphasized limiting big plays from Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle, giving Smith plenty of opportunities. He once again gets a solid matchup with a New England Patriots defense that ranks in the middle of the pack at defending tight ends. More specifically, according to Pro Football Focus, New England linebackers have struggled mightily in coverage, with an average coverage grade of 52.5. This looks like another prime spot for Smith to produce; start him with an expectation of TE1 production. He ranks as RotoBallers TE7 in this week's rankings.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has had nothing short of a disappointing season for fantasy football. Waddle will look to bounce back in Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots. Miami has asked him to do more in the run-blocking game, and big plays have been hard to come by this year with all the two high safety looks they've been getting. The opportunities have also been limited, with an emphasis on getting the run game going early. He hasn't had over four receptions in a game since Week 1. Week 12 presents a matchup with a Patriots defense that ranks 24th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers per game. While this might sound like great news, trusting Waddle enough to put him in your lineup is tough. Start him at your own risk, but don't be surprised if he has another letdown performance as he comes in as WR33 in RotoBallers Week 12 rankings.