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Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Status uncertain for Week 18 Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 8:00 PM Coach Mike McDaniel said after Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns that Tagovailoa's (hip) status for Week 18 against the Jets is uncertain, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, though McDaniel added that surgery isn't on the table. Analysis: Tyler Huntley kept Miami's faint playoff hopes afloat by putting on his best Tagovailoa impression against the Browns, completing 22 passes with only four incompletions and even showcasing his superior mobility with 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Dolphins can make the playoffs with a win over the Jets and a Broncos loss in Week 18, so Tagovailoa will be motivated to play if possible, but his hip injury would need to improve during the week for that option to be on the table from a medical standpoint.
Malik Washington Malik Washington Nets 30 yards Sunday Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 7:48 PM Washington finished with four receptions on five targets for 41 yards while losing 11 yards on his only carry in Sunday's 20-3 win over Cleveland. Analysis: Washington squandered another starting opportunity when he lost 11 yards on his only rushing attempt to further dampen a modest receiving day (4-41-0). The sixth-round rookie is not shaping up to be a strong fantasy play in Week 18, especially if injured starter Jaylen Waddle (knee) is able to recover from his current injury. Washington should be considered only a deep-league option in next Sunday's scheduled tilt against the Jets.
Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Catches only TD thrown for MIA Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 7:30 PM Smith had three receptions on four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-3 win over Cleveland. Analysis: Smith continued his second-half surge with another strong fantasy effort Sunday. The veteran tight end inched closer to his career high of eight touchdown receptions (which he set in 2020) while padding an already impressive 79-828-7 receiving line in his first season with Miami. Smith remains a high-end play heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Jets next Sunday.
De'Von Achane De'Von Achane Produces dud against CLE Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 7:14 PM Achane rushed 10 times for 25 yards while bringing in both of his targets for 13 receiving yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns. Analysis: Achane struggled in a matchup with a game script that should have benefited the winning side's starting running back. Despite the underwhelming performance, the sophomore standout remains a fantasy presence with 1,378 combined yards yards from scrimmage with 11 total touchdowns in 16 games this season. Achane will certainly be a focal point of the Dolphins' offensive attack in a matchup against the Jets next Sunday that could help push Miami into the playoffs with a victory.
Tyreek Hill Tyreek Hill Efficient route to century mark Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 6:56 PM Hill (wrist) corralled all nine of his targets for 105 yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns. Analysis: Hill showed no ill effects from his lingering wrist injury en route to his third game of the campaign recording 100 or more receiving yards in Sunday's casual victory. The speed demon used his sure hands to nick and cut the opposition to a strong fantasy line on his most efficient showing to date in 2024. Hill will be geared up for a crucial regular-season finale against the Jets next Sunday as Miami fights for its playoff life.
Tyler Huntley Tyler Huntley Performs well in spot-start Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 6:43 PM Huntley completed 22 of 26 pass attempts for 225 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 52 yards and another score on seven carries in Sunday's 20-3 victory over the Browns. Analysis: Huntley got the nod under center in place of Tua Tagovailoa (hip) and provided DFS players and deep-league managers with a strong fantasy total in Week 17. The long-time Baltimore backup stepped up to the occasion at a crucial point of the season for the Dolphins in order to keep the team's playoff hopes alive. Tagovailoa's status for Week 18 is still uncertain, but the team will obviously start its top option should he be available for next Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
Dee Eskridge Dee Eskridge In for Sunday Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:58 PM Eskridge (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns. Analysis: The wide receiver and kick returner injured his knee in Week 14 against the Jets and missed the next two games. Eskridge has primarily served as a kick returner this season, with 146 yards, while only playing on 31 offensive snaps.
Tyler Huntley Tyler Huntley Starting in place of Tagovailoa Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:50 PM With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) inactive, Huntley is slated to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Analysis: As a result of Tagovailoa (who had been listed as doubtful) being unable to helm Miami's offense Sunday, Huntley will be making his fourth start of the season. In that fill-in role, Huntley offers a lineup option for fantasy managers in Superflex formats or who are otherwise in need of Week 17 QB help. However, given the rate of production that he put up while previously subbing for Tagovailoa (377 passing yards with a TD and an interception/16 carries for 67 yards and a rushing score in three games), expectations should be tempered for Huntley, as well as Miami's Week 17 pass catchers, a group led by WR Tyreek Hill and TE Jonnu Smith.
Tyreek Hill Tyreek Hill Active versus Browns Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:46 PM Hill (wrist) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns. Analysis: Hill was listed as limited on all three of Miami's practice reports this week, before heading into the weekend with a 'questionable' designation. He'll be available Sunday, unlike fellow starting wideout Jaylen Waddle (knee), but with Tyler Huntley on track to start at QB for Miami in place of Tua Tagovailoa (hip), expectations should be tempered for Hill and the team's other available key pass catchers.
Erik Ezukanma Erik Ezukanma Not suiting up Week 17 Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:45 PM Ezukanma (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest against Cleveland. Analysis: Ezukanma was signed to the Dolphins' active roster Saturday, but he won't be active in Week 17 despite the fact that Jaylen Waddle (knee) is being held out. That's likely due to two other Miami receivers who were questionable coming into Sunday -- Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Dee Eskridge (knee) -- both being able to suit up. Ezukanma hasn't secured a catch over 17 offensive snaps this season.
Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Inactive Sunday Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:44 PM Waddle (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns. Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Waddle logged limited sessions both Thursday and Friday before being deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. With Waddle, who was also inactive last weekend, still sidelined, Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington are slated to lead a Week 17 Miami wideout corps that also includes River Cracraft and Dee Eskridge. Waddle's next chance to return to action will arrive next weekend against the Jets.
Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Inactive Sunday Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:42 PM Tagovailoa (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns. Analysis: Tagovailoa, who was initially deemed questionable for the contest after being listed as limited at practice this past week, was downgraded to doubtful Saturday, so it's not surprising that he's been made inactive Sunday. As a result, Tyler Huntley is slated to start in his place while being backed up by Skylar Thompson, a scenario that figures to hamper the Week 17 fantasy upside of Miami's available pass catchers.
Tyler Huntley Tyler Huntley Could start, with Tua doubtful Sat, Dec 28, 2024, 2:34 PM With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) downgraded to doubtful, Huntley could start Sunday's game against the Browns, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports. Analysis: Tagovailoa's downgrade from questionable to doubtful Saturday has him trending toward not being able to start Sunday. If that's the case, Huntley would be in line to start at quarterback for the Dolphins, with Skylar Thompson serving as the team's primary backup. With that in mind, Huntley represents a possible Week 17 lineup replacement for those who roster Tagovailoa or Anthony Richardson (back/foot) of the Colts, as the latter was downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Skylar Thompson Skylar Thompson Elevated to active roster Sat, Dec 28, 2024, 1:09 PM Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday. Analysis: Thompson was waived by the Dolphins earlier in the month and subsequently landed on the practice squad. With Tua Tagovailoa (hip) listed as doubtful, Thompson looks on track to back up Tyler Huntley under center. Thompson last saw the field for two offensive plays in Week 12.
Erik Ezukanma Erik Ezukanma Signed to active roster Sat, Dec 28, 2024, 12:57 PM The Dolphins signed Ezukanma to the active roster Saturday. Analysis: This marks the second game in a row Ezukanma has been elevated to the 53-man roster and third time this season. He saw the field for seven offensive snaps in Week 16, but the pass catcher failed to draw any targets. He will be available to provide depth at wide receiver in Cleveland.
Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Downgraded to doubtful Sat, Dec 28, 2024, 12:45 PM Tagovailoa (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Browns, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Analysis: Tagovailoa, who was listed as limited on the Dolphins' practice reports this week, had been listed as questionable, but the downgrade to doubtful Saturday is obviously concerning with regard to his Week 17 status. Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, if Tagovailoa is inactive versus Cleveland, Tyler Huntley would be in line to start in his place, backed up by Skylar Thompson.
Alec Ingold Alec Ingold No injury designation for Week 17 Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 4:06 PM Ingold (ankle) practiced in full Friday and does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's clash against Cleveland. Analysis: Ingold appeared on Miami's injury report with an ankle issue Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant in the first two practices of the week. However, he was able to upgrade to a full session Friday and is good to go for Sunday. Ingold's main role in the Dolphins offense is as a blocker, though he also has 10 carries for 17 yards and a touchdown along with nine catches for 75 yards over 13 contests this season.
Dee Eskridge Dee Eskridge Deemed questionable for Week 17 Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 3:44 PM Eskridge (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against Cleveland. Analysis: Eskridge hurt his knee Week 14 versus the Jets and has missed New York's subsequent two games. Prior to the injury, he had bounced back and forth between the active roster and practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster in late October. When healthy and active, Eskridge has typically played a limited role on offense while also fielding kick returns.
Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Listed as questionable Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 3:25 PM Waddle (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. Analysis: With regard to Waddle, who was inactive for Week 16 action, head coach Mike McDaniel noted earlier Friday that he's optimistic about the wideout's availability this weekend, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports. In addition to Waddle, fellow starting WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest) also carries a questionable designation, with the duo's Week 17 status thus set to be confirmed once Miami's inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET contest.
Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Listed as questionable Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 3:21 PM Tagovailoa (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cleveland. Analysis: A limited practice participant throughout the week, Tagovailoa seems more likely than not to play, especially because Miami remains in the hunt for a wild-card spot. Still, fantasy managers should at least consider the possibility Tagovailoa lands on the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, in which case Tyler Huntley would step in as Miami's starting quarterback. Starting wideouts Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) also are listed as questionable, although Hill is in the same boat as Tagovailoa (i.e., it'll be a surprise if he doesn't play). Waddle is the one who appears truly questionable/uncertain, having missed the team's Week 16 win over San Francisco.