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Ollie Gordon Ollie Gordon No touches on offense Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 9:52 AM Gordon did not log a carry or target during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Gordon has now operated in a clear depth role behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright in three consecutive games, in which span he's combined for minus-one rushing yards on three carries. The rookie sixth-round pick played a career-high 15 snaps on special teams versus Tampa Bay, across which he also logged one assisted tackle. Gordon stands to operate as the Dolphins' third-string running back again during the team's regular-season finale on the road against New England in Week 18.
Darren Waller Darren Waller Invisible versus Tampa Bay Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 9:49 AM Waller secured one of three targets for zero receiving yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Waller curiously took a back seat to Greg Dulcich in Week 17, who secured five of six targets for 58 yards and one touchdown. The share of offensive snaps handled by Waller (38 percent) and Dulcich (36 percent) was essentially even, while blocking specialist Julian Hill (60 percent) also caught one of his two targets for 16 yards. Waller stands to continue splitting pass-catching opportunities at the TE position with Dulcich when the Dolphins close out the regular season at New England in Week 18.
Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Rounds out solid day with TD Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:39 PM Dulcich secured five of six targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed once for minus-7 yards. Analysis: Dulcich continued to outproduce position mate Darren Waller, logging team-high reception and target tallies. Dulcich also finished second in receiving yards behind Theo Wease, who recorded all 63 of his team-leading yardage on one play. Dulcich has carved out a solid stretch-run niche for himself in Miami's air attack, and he's eclipsed 40 receiving yards in four consecutive games heading into the Week 18 regular-season finale at New England.
Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Big run in Week 17 win Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:31 PM Wright rushed five times for 56 yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: The backup running back flashed with a 32-yard run, the longest of his two-year career. Wright also had scored a touchdown in two of the previous three contests and eclipsed 100 yards in one of them, so he's delivered some deep-league, late-season utility behind De'Von Achane. Wright could be the beneficiary of some extra run if head coach Mike McDaniel opts to reduce the snaps of some of his top players in a Week 18 road matchup against the Patriots.
Quinn Ewers Quinn Ewers Another encouraging showing Sunday Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 4:20 PM Ewers completed 14 of 22 passes for 172 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and added four rushes for five yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Miami. Analysis: Ewers operated in what was mostly a game-manager role, but he flashed with a 63-yard touchdown pass to a wide open Theo Wease in the first quarter to answer an early Buccaneers touchdown before adding an 11-yard scoring strike to Greg Dulcich with just under two minutes remaining in the first half. The rookie signal-caller also managed to avoid turnovers altogether, and through his first two career starts, Ewers has completed 65.0 percent of his passes for 485 yards with a 2:2 TD:INT as the Week 18 road regular-season finale against the Patriots approaches.
Cedrick Wilson Cedrick Wilson Makes one catch in Week 17 win Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 3:51 PM Wilson secured one of two targets for eight yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Wilson saw an opportunity to handle increased opportunities on offense versus Tampa Bay, as Jaylen Waddle was kept on the sideline between the middle of the second quarter and end of the third quarter due to a ribs injury. Across nine regular-season appearances, Wilson has now compiled five catches for 44 yards on seven targets. He stands to close out the year in his usual reserve role at wide receiver as the Dolphins prepare for a Week 18 regular-season finale at New England.
Julian Hill Julian Hill Secures one of two targets Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 3:45 PM Hill brought in one of two targets for 16 yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Hill was once again overshadowed at the tight end position by Greg Dulcich (5-58-1 on six targets), though Darren Waller failed to gain any yards on his only catch (six targets). Across 16 regular-season appearances, Hill has now tallied 14 catches for 132 yards on 19 targets. He'll continue to primarily contribute as a blocker during the Dolphins' regular-season finale against New England in Week 18.
Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Returns to game, but no catches Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 3:30 PM Waddle (ribs) could not secure his only target during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He gained seven rushing yards on his only carry. Analysis: Waddle was forced out of Sunday's win midway through the second quarter due to a ribs injury and initially listed as questionable to return, prior to which he had logged his sole carry of the day. He retook the field late in the third quarter but failed to record any further statistics, beyond being targeted once for a short incompletion with just over five minutes remaining. The performance was crushing for fantasy mangers who trusted Waddle in a crucial matchup, though he had put up a respective 5-72-0 receiving line versus the Bengals in Week 16, a game which also saw Quinn Ewers line up under center. Waddle will have one last chance to display chemistry with Ewers during the Dolphins' regular-season finale on the road at New England in Week 18.
De'Von Achane De'Von Achane Over 100 scrimmage yards in win Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 3:26 PM Achane rushed 18 times for 83 yards and brought in all three targets for 29 yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Analysis: Achane set the pace for the Dolphins' ground attack as usual and collected some solid gains against a stout Buccaneers run defense. The versatile back also made his customary contributions in the passing game, and Achane will look to put a stamp on what is already a career-best season in a Week 18 road matchup against the Patriots.
Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Sustains ribs injury Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:53 PM Waddle (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers. Analysis: Waddle injured his ribs in the second quarter of Miami's matchup against Tampa Bay. He didn't record a single reception before leaving the field Sunday, though he did log one carry for seven yards. Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease and Tahj Washington will operate as the Dolphins' only available wide receivers as long as Waddle remains sidelined.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Healthy scratch for Week 17 Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:51 AM Westbrook-Ikhine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Analysis: Westbrook-Ikhine finds himself as the odd receiver out yet again. The Dolphins will go with Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Tahj Washington and Theo Wease at wide receiver for Sunday's contest.
Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Emergency No. 3 QB again Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:49 AM Tagovailoa is listed as the Dolphins' emergency third QB for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Analysis: As a result, Quinn Ewers and Zach Wilson are Miami's active signal-callers versus Tampa Bay. The Dolphins, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, close their 2025 season next weekend against the Patriots.
Dee Eskridge Dee Eskridge Moves to IR Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 3:57 PM The Dolphins placed Eskridge (toe) on the injured reserve list Saturday. Analysis: The Western Michigan product sustained a toe injury in the Week 16 loss to the Bengals and will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Eskridge appeared in 13 games this year, catching four of seven targets for 62 yards while recording a career-high 726 kick-return yards. Expect Malik Washington to operate as the Dolphins' top return man while Eskridge misses the remainder of 2025.
Dee Eskridge Dee Eskridge Labeled doubtful for Week 17 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 2:38 PM Eskridge (toe) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Analysis: Eskridge did not practice in any capacity in preparation for Sunday's home contest against Tampa Bay. The kick returner and depth wideout is trending in the wrong direction for Week 17, and if Eskridge is ultimately made inactive Sunday, Cedrick Wilson and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will both be candidates to handle expanded roles on offense.
Darren Waller Darren Waller Cleared to face Buccaneers Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 2:30 PM Waller (groin/rest) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Analysis: Waller began Week 17 as a non-participant at practice and has since been listed as 'limited' in back-to-back sessions. The veteran tight end has regularly had his practice reps impacted for load management purposes and health reasons this season. In rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers' first start in Week 16 against the Bengals, Waller managed a respectable three catches for 40 yards on five targets. Waller again will operate as one of Ewers' clear top options in the receiving game versus the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Darren Waller Darren Waller Listed as LP on Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:18 PM Waller (groin/rest) was deemed to be limited on Thursday's practice estimation, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Analysis: Waller didn't practice Wednesday, so his designation of limited one day later -- though Miami didn't actually practice Thursday -- is promising. It has to be noted that the Dolphins are indicating both Waller's lingering groin issue and rest as the reasons for his statuses so far this week, and the veteran tight end has consistently had his practice reps managed since returning from a four-game absence Week 13. With that in mind, the expectation should be that he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.
Dee Eskridge Dee Eskridge Doesn't practice Wednesday Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 2:03 PM Eskridge (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Analysis: Eskridge sustained a toe injury during the Dolphins' Week 16 loss to the Bengals, which prevented him from returning to the game. The fifth-year wideout will have two more opportunities to log at least a limited practice heading into Sunday's Sunshine State clash against the Buccaneers.
Darren Waller Darren Waller DNP to begin week Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:54 PM Waller (groin/rest) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Analysis: Waller is listed on the practice report as being held out due to both the groin issue and rest, so it sounds like this is a maintenance day for him. Waller has been having his practice reps managed and has regularly been limited in practices, though Wednesday's DNP is a bit out of the norm. Still, there's currently nothing to suggest that the veteran tight end is in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.
Julian Hill Julian Hill Not targeted in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 10:04 AM Hill was not targeted during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. Analysis: Hill played 47 percent of offensive snaps versus Cincinnati, but it was again both Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich who dominated receiving opportunities at the tight end position for the Dolphins. Expect Hill to continue primarily contributing as a blocker when the Dolphins face off at home against the Buccaneers in Week 17.
Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Surpasses 40 yards again Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 9:25 AM Dulcich secured all three of his targets for 46 yards during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also lost one fumble. Analysis: Dulcich finished second in receiving on the team behind Jaylen Waddle (5-72-0 on nine targets), narrowly outpacing top TE Darren Waller (3-40-0 on five targets). Dulcich accounted for rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers' longest completion of the day, a 29-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter. He's now surpassed 40 receiving yards in three consecutive games, and he'll have two more opportunities to impress as the Dolphins close out the year against the Buccaneers in Week 17 and the Patriots in Week 18.