2024 Miami Dolphins Fantasy Preview
2024 Miami Dolphins Fantasy Preview The Dolphins had a fantastic 2023 season but fell apart in the postseason after losing to the eventual champs. However, Tua Tagovailoa had a strong campaign with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at his disposal, not to mention one of the best running games in the league with Raheem Mostert and Devon Achane. Plus, the Dolphins just signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal. Miami’s success in 2024 hinges on the continued growth of Tagovailoa, whose precision and astute decision-making suggested undeniable potential. While questions persisted regarding his arm strength and leadership when facing adversity, he proved a lot of neighsayers wrong with his deep-ball accuracy. Tyreek Hill was the second-best wideout in fantasy football after finishing with 119 receptions, a league-high 1,799 yards, and 13 trips to the end zone. Waddle finished as the WR34, corralling 72 receptions for 1,014 yards and four scores in 14 games. Miami’s passing attack will be full throttle again in 2024 and both key members of the backfield return. Raheem Mostert led the league with a whopping 21 touchdowns and surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. Devon Acahne showed flashes of dominance in 2023 and should build upon his impressive rookie season. Despite missing six games, Achane managed to finish as the RB24 in PPR leagues and was a top-five running back in FPPG (17.3). Achane is positioned as a mid-range RB1 heading into the 2024 season, which reflects the scarcity of dependable running back choices. Weighing in at 188 pounds, he may not shoulder a workload of 300 touches, but he could still make a significant fantasy impact if he remains efficient and contributes in the passing game. The Phins also added Tennessee speedster Jaylen Wright to the fold in Round Four. Last season, Tyreek Hill said, “I’ve won a Super Bowl and I feel like this is the better team than when I was in Kansas City.” With a healthy Tagovailoa, championship aspirations aren’t outlandish. Achane averaged a ridiculous 7.8 yards per carry and if he can even come close to that, Miami’s offense will be difficult to defend. Pick your poison but no matter what, a member of the Dolphins is going to burn you– be it Tyreek, Achane, Waddle, or Beckham. And if there is a coach I have confidence in getting the ball to his playmakers, it’s Mike McDaniel, a football genius. Quarterback QB TUA TAGOVAILOA – QUALITY BACKUP The issue with Tua Tagovailoa was never talent, but health. He finally played a full season and dwarfed his previous career-best totals. PFF graded Tagovailoa as their top passer last season after he threw for 4,624 yards and 29 scores. But most of that production occurred in Weeks 1-8. In the second half of the season, Tagovailoa averaged just 240.7 passing yards and 1.2 touchdowns per game down the stretch. The Dolphins added even more speed to their already impressive arsenal, so there is hope he can sustain those early numbers for a full slate. He offers nothing as a runner but Tagovailoa will contend for QB1 numbers as a pure passer in a high-octane offense. ADVICE: Solid starter with QB1 upside Running Backs RB DE’VON ACHANE – SOLID/SAFE PICK Achane burst onto the scene as a rookie, leading the NFL in breakaway rate, second in yards after contact per attempt, fourth in fantasy points per game, and averaging an insane 7.8 yards per carry. All of that came on 107 carries- which is the only issue. Raheem Mostert is back and the Dolphins added speedster Jaylen Wright to the mix. Achane was given double-digit carries just five times but averaged 27.4 fantasy points per game in those contests. We often see running backs break out in their second year. Achane has top 5 upside, with usage being the only concern. ADVICE: League-winning upside RB RAHEEM MOSTERT – SOLID/SAFE PICK Drafted as a middling flex option last summer, Raheem Mostert became a fantasy league-winner with his NFL-leading 21 touchdowns in Miami’s top-ranked offense. Mostert thrived in the red zone, out-carrying De’Von Achane inside the five-yard line 20-5. But he wasn’t a one-trick pony. Mostert was also top 10 in yards after contact and missed tackles forced. He’s 32 but has plenty of tread left on the tires. Achane and Jaylen Wright make it a crowded backfield, but Miami will live in the red zone, and Mostert’s short-yardage role puts him in a good position to contend for strong RB2 numbers at a discounted price. ADVICE: Don’t Count on 21 TDs but Mostert is still a high-value pick. RB JAYLEN WRIGHT – SUPER SLEEPER (HIGH RISK/POTENTIAL) Josh McDaniels continues to build his roster like a kid experimenting with the fastest possible players on Madden GM mode. Wright rushed for over 1,000 yards and Tennessee while ranking ninth in yards after contact per attempt (4.35) and posting a top-15 PFF Elusive Rating. Wright also fared well as a receiver. But he will have a difficult time competing for touches behind the explosive De’Von Ahcane and Raheem Mostert. However, the skill set is a great fit for McDaniels and makes Wright one of the top late-round stash-and-cash options in drafts. ADVICE: Intriguing skill set to target in the final rounds of drafts, with RB2 upside if the Dolphins have an injury Wide Receivers WR TYREEK HILL – STUD (LOW RISK) Despite missing a game, Hill led the league in receiving yards (1,799), touchdown receptions (13), yards per route run (3.82), and average depth or target (11.3). Hill had a career-high 171 targets and 119 receptions in Miami’s top-ranked offense. Now 30, Hill has shown no signs of slowing down and has the best Vegas odds to lead the league in yards once again. He remains the NFL’s most potent deep threat and is one of the most consistent (WR 1/2 in 12-of-16 games) and prolific wideouts in the league. Hill should be the No. 1 wideout selected in every draft and should not fall out
NFL DFS Sunday Night Football: Eagles vs Dolphins Draftkings Fantasy Lineup Advice From High-Stakes Winner
NFL DFS Sunday Night Football: Eagles vs Dolphins This article will help you build your NFL Draftkings DFS Sunday Night Football lineups for tonight’s Eagles-Dolphins matchup. The 2023 Week 7 NFL Sunday comes to a close with Sunday Night Football. Two high powered offenses will square off as the 5-1 Philadelphia Eagles host the 5-1 Miami Dolphins. Dolphins vs. Eagles Date, Time, and Where to Watch Date: October 23, 2023 Game Time: 8:20 pm ET Where to Watch: NBC Dolphins vs. Eagles Odds Spread: Dolphins +2 (-110), Eagles -2 (-110) Total Odds: O/U 51.5 (-110) Moneyline Odds: Dolphins (+115), Eagles (-125) Today we analyze from a DFS perspective the fantasy player projections from Shawn Childs. WHO IS SHAWN CHILDS? Quite simply, Shawn is the brains behind many of the metrics and projections at FullTime Fantasy. He has an extensive history in the fantasy industry, including being enshrined into the NFBC Baseball Hall of Fame. Shawn was previously the No. 2 most accurate DFS ranker and boasts several big DFS wins including over $200,000 last season at Draftkings. Shawn has the proven history and versatility you won’t find ANYWHERE else. Let’s dive right into the projections typically reserved for Fulltime Fantasy members, by team and by position: Dolphins vs Eagles Projections Two big-time value plays allow you to mix and match your studs to chase down that epic GPP tonight. The returning Dolphins RB Jeffrey Wilson $200 and newly signed Eagles WR Julio Jones $2,000 have double digit value returns with 6-10 point range production. A surprising captain? You don’t have to use them both but if you do, you can basically take any 4 of the top players tonight you want. Jalen Hurts, not the favored Tyreek Hill, is projected by our award-winning RDA* projections to be the top CAPTAIN on the slate, with 47.09 fantasy points. Coming in second is the cheetah Tyreek Hill with 40.52. Third is PHI WR AJ Brown with 39.93. It’s a pretty steep drop after that down to the 32 point range with both Tua and Swift available options. Mostert and Waddle round out the top seven with 30 and 27 points respectively. Obviously, feel free to mix and match all of the higher-value players for your own contest selections tonight. Example #2: Example #3 For a contrarian build, our projections determined that AJ Brown, is the only other acceptable captain play tonight. When you do, you may find that pivoting to Eagles defense over Julio is the preferred lineup. Happy Lineup Building! Finally, are you a Die-Hard Fantasy Football Player? CLICK HERE to Start Your Road to the 2023 Fantasy Football World Championships.
2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook
2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs. Up first in our extensive NFL and fantasy football previews is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook. — PROJECTIONS — — COACHING — It’s been 14 seasons since the Miami Dolphins last won the AFC East. They posted a winning record in each of the past three years (10-6, 9-8, and 9-8) while making the postseason in 2022 for only the third time since 2001. Mike McDaniel looked the part of a successful NFL head coach in his rookie season. The concussion issues at quarterback led to Miami being undermanned behind center in too many matchups. From 2017 to 2020 with the 49ers, McDaniel worked as their run game coordinator before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2021. McDaniel has 16 seasons of coaching experience in the NFL. Frank Smith made the jump from run game coordinator and offensive line coach with the Chargers to Miami’s offensive coordinator last season. His NFL career started in 2010 with the Saints as their assistant offensive line coach. He’s been in the league for 13 seasons. The Dolphins finished sixth in points scored (397) after ranking outside the top 20 in 11 of the previous 12 years. Their 11th-place finish in offensive yards was Miami’s best showing since 2014. Vic Fangio takes over as Miami’s defensive coordinator. After struggling in his first head coaching job in the NFL for Denver over three seasons (19-30), he worked as a consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Fangio has been working in the NFL since 1986. Fangio boasts 19 years of experience at the defensive coordinator position. Last year Miami ranked 24th in points allowed (399) and 18th in yards allowed. The top two defensive players added via free agency last year were LB David Long and S DeShon Elliott. Both players should help Miami’s run defense while projecting to start. Long improved last season in pass coverage, but he doesn’t have a sack over 50 games in the NFL (four interceptions over the past two years). The Dolphins moved on from QB Teddy Bridgewater (FA), TE Mike Gesicki (NE), WR Trent Sherfield (BUF), and LB Melvin Engram (FA). — DRAFT — Miami only had four draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, divided by adding one defensive player (CB Cam Smith – 2nd) and three offensive players (RB Devon Achane – 3rd, WR Elijah Higgins – 6th, and T Ryan Hayes – 7th). Smith brings elite speed (4.43 40-yard dash) and quickness to the Dolphins’ secondary, but he must add more strength and bulk to handle physical wideouts in the NFL and add value in run support. His vision and reads grade well when moving forward to the line of scrimmage, helping his ability to make winning plays. Smith must improve his technique to have success in tight man-to-man coverage. Speed is a clear priority for Miami at the running back position. Devone Achane ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combined. Most teams shied away from him due to his size (5’8” and 190 lbs.). But he is willing to fight for yards between the tackles. Achane runs with patience and vision with the footwork to make winning cuts in tight quarters. He will make defenses pay with long runs if given daylight at the line of scrimmage. Spacing is needed to win the passing game while having risk in pass protection. Achane should upgrade the Dolphins’ return game in his rookie year. My first thought when researching Higgins was WR Mike Evans due to his size (6’3” and 235 lbs.), but he comes to the Dolphins with a much lower resume. His 40-yard dash (4.54) graded well when considering his build, and Higgins brings a high floor in his route running. At the very least, he gives Miami a bigger third target at wideout with a chance to slide into some action at the tight-end position. His ability to block will help late in games when the Dolphins play from the lead. — OFFENSIVE LINE — Hayes gives Miami depth at left tackle. He played on one of the best offensive lines in college over the past two seasons. The next step in his development is improving vs. power rushers, especially if asked to move to guard with Miami and handle speed rushers outside his frame. Hayes brings a solid foundation to the NFL with the hands, technique, and athletic ability to get better. Miami fell to 31st in the NFL in rushing attempts (390), leading to the 25th ranking in rushing yards (1,686) with 12 rushing touchdowns. Their rushers had 10 runs of 20 yards or more, with one gaining more than 40 yards. Miami’s backs averaged 4.3 yards per rush, up from 3.5 in 2021. Miami’s offensive line allowed 35 sacks (9th). The Dolphins climbed to 4th in passing yards (4,765) with 30 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Miami led the NFL in yards per pass attempt (8.2), with the most catches (14) of 40 yards or more. LT Terron Armstead remains a top player in pass blocking, but he missed four games last season with toe and pectoral issues. Last year he allowed only one sack with minimal pressure on the quarterback. His run blocking tends to be a slight end. LG Liam Eichenberg showed growth last season while remaining a below-par player in all areas. He missed seven games in 2022 due to a knee injury. In each year in the NFL, C Connor Williams improved as a run blocker, highlighted by an exceptional season in 2022. His pass protection skill skills are now in a winning area. RG Robert Hunt is a steady, improving player with three seasons of experience with Miami. Based on
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings – Round One
SuperFlex leagues are becoming more popular each year with the glut of the position of quarterback becomes more prevalent across the fantasy landscape. Seems every team even in 12 team leagues has 2 quality options to choose from on most
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB – Jaguars
Lawrence is a no-brainer at the top of any quarterback premium formats. He enters the NFL with top-10 dynasty value at his position and will be in position to further improve upon that value. The Urban Meyer-led offense is sneakily loaded with playmakers who will flourish under the arm talent of Lawrence. Expect DJ Chark and Marvin Jones to man the outside while second-year breakout candidate Laviska Shenault operates out of the slot. The dangerous tandem of Travis Etienne and James Robinson will provide a nice security blanket out of the backfield. Fire away with Lawrence at 1.01.
2. Justin Fields, QB – Bears
Despite being the fourth quarterback taken in the NFL draft, Justin Fields sits just below Lawrence at second overall due to his combination of elite arm and leg talent. Once the Bears bench Andy Dalton after four games, Fields will step in and immediately pay dividends for fantasy owners. A Dak Prescott-like rookie season is within reach with Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney being a thunder and lightning duo on the outside. Matt Nagy’s play calling will improve with the rookie phenom at the helm of the offense.
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Scott Atkins 2021 NFL Mock Draft FINAL – How Far Will Justin Fields Fall?
It’s Christmas in April for NFL fans everywhere. Here’s our final 2021 NFL Mock Draft. NFL Draft Round 1: April 29, 2021 – 8:00pm eastern 1) Jacksonville Jaguars: QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson The easiest number one overall pick in years. 2) New York Jets: QB Zach Wilson, BYU I’m a believer in this player, even against lessor competition. 3) San Francisco 49ers (from HOU through MIA): QB Mac Jones, Alabama The shocker is confirmed. I can’t believe this is happening. Mac should instantly be considered as a number 3 overall pick in Superflex Dynasty leagues and actually makes a strong case for number one overall with the weapons Kittle, Samuel and Aiyuk. 4) Atlanta Falcons: TE Kyle Pitts, Florida Dynasty Rookie Tight Ends Outlook 5) Cincinnati Bengals: WR Ja’marr Chase, LSU For the record, I think this is a bad choice. Joe Burrow should be protected right here with this pick, but it’s the Bengals, and they decide to chase Chase. 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2 6) Miami Dolphins (from PHI): WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama Some think it’s Devonta Smith, but I think Waddle is the more impressive prospect. 7) Detroit Lions: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon 8) Carolina Panthers: OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern 9) Denver Broncos: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State The Broncos decided they weren’t going to give up additional draft picks and decided to roll the dice on draft day, however if the plan were to backfire and teams did move up for Fields and Lance, they needed a plan B, knowing that the price for that backup plan (Teddy Bridgewater) would be more expensive post draft. So Teddy was insurance, nothing more. Fields becomes the number two overall prospect in Superflex Dynasty football rookie drafts. Dynasty and Superflex Rookie Quarterbacks Outlook 10) Dallas Cowboys: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama 11) New York Giants: WR Devonta Smith, Alabama 12) Philadelphia Eagles (from SF through MIA): LB Micah Parsons, Penn St 13) Los Angeles Chargers: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech 14) Minnesota Vikings: OT Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC 15) New England Patriots: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State I’m not buying the Garoppolo rumors. 16) Arizona Cardinals: CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina 17) Las Vegas Raiders: OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State Anything other than upgrading the woeful offensive line should result in immediate firing of everyone in charge. 18) Miami Dolphins: DE Kwity Paye, Michigan 19) Washington Football Team: LB Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah, Notre Dame 20) Chicago Bears: DT Christian Barmore, Alabama 21) Indianapolis Colts: DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia 22) Tennessee Titans: CB Greg Newsome, Northwestern 23) New York Jets (from SEA): CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech Ultimate swing for the fences pick. 24) Pittsburgh Steelers: RB Najee Harris, Alabama – The sixth member of the Crimson Tide selected in the top 24 picks and the Steelers get their every down back to make things easier for Ben Roethlisberger and the wide receivers. 2021 Rookie Running Backs Outlook – 1 of 2 25) Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR): DE Jaelan Philips, Miami 26) Cleveland Browns: LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa 27) Baltimore Ravens: WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota 28) New Orleans Saints: CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State 29) Green Bay Packers: WR Kadarius Toney, Florida 30) Buffalo Bills: DE Jayson Oweh, Penn St 31) Baltimore Ravens (from KC): DE Gregory Rousseau, Miami 32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DE Joe Tryon, Washington Discuss this mock and everything NFL, seasonal, dfs and dynasty fantasy football in our NEW Discord. It’s FREE to chat and open 24/7.
Preview: 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2
Members enjoy this outlook of 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook to prepare you for your upcoming rookie dynasty drafts by our NFL Scouting Analyst Riley Bymaster. This Rookie Profile Feature is MEMBER ONLY and designed to help dynasty fantasy players evaluate the incoming crop of NFL Rookies. We’ll be releasing rookie profiles for all the prominent dynasty rookies, including Dynasty ADP, Dynasty Rankings, draft boards and more. Subscribe today and use the Promo TD30 for 30% off your first two months! The play of the 2020 rookie wide receiver class quickly rivaled that of the loaded 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and Allen Robinson. Coming off of a season where the world was formally introduced to Ceedee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Tee Higgins, among others, there is another set of uber-high expectations for the incoming rookie class. Be careful with going all in on the so-called depth of this group of wideouts as there are several well-known players who carry higher bust potentials than the community may believe. However, these first six receivers carry the top-heavy class. Ja’Marr Chase – LSU / 6’0” – 201 lbs Having opted out of the 2020 season, Chase left us salivating about his phenomenal 2019 year where compiled a whopping 1,780 yards on 84 receptions and 20 touchdowns. His teammate at the time, Vikings’ soon-to-be sophomore Justin Jefferson, was the clear-cut second option for the 2019 Tigers. Chase brings his running back-like frame to the position and is likely headed for the title of first receiver off the board in this year’s draft. On the field, Chase leaves little to be desired as he shows game-in and game-out what he brings to the table as an alpha wide receiver. He shows incredible hands and the ability to snatch and tuck the ball away quickly and safely. Chase’s ability to high-point the football and play above the rim is the best in the class, which will immediately translate to the NFL. He is solid after the catch and will shake a good number of tackles with the ball in his hands. Chase needs to improve the quickness in and out of his breaks, but he brings a well-rounded, elite skillset to the table. Grade: Elite starter Draft Projection: Top 10 Projected DFWC ADP: 1.02 Comparison: AJ Brown with a sprinkle of DJ Moore Bottom Line: Chase will enter the league and immediately become one of the top receivers in all the NFL. He is a sure-fire top 5 pick in every fantasy format with the potential of being a perennial All-Pro. Don’t pass on Ja’Marr Chase. Rashod Bateman – Minnesota/ 6’0” – 190 lbs The Minnesota product sat out most of the 2020 campaign after being diagnosed with COVID and losing 10 pounds in the process. After breaking out as a freshman with 700 yards and six touchdowns, Bateman and teammate Tyler Johnson roasted the rest of the BIG 10 throughout the 2019 season. Totaling over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns, Bateman proved to be a go-to receiver with significant room to grow. Bateman’s route running and ability to separate with ease will easily translate to the next level. He snags passes away from his frame and keeps his momentum in the process. He shows clean footwork in his releases off the line of scrimmage, which will give cover corners problems in the NFL. Bateman may struggle with fighting through contact with physical, handsy corner backs. He dominates in the short and middle areas of the field, but we would like to see him win vertically a bit more before he can take the next step into the elite group of NFL receivers. Grade: ???? Draft Projection: ???? Projected DFWC ADP: ???? Comparison: ???? Bottom Line: ???? This is reserved for our Premium Members. Click here to read the Member version or click here to subscribe. DeVonta Smith – Alabama / 6’1” – 170 lbs Deemed the “Slim Reaper” by many in the fantasy community, Smith is the newest product of the Crimson Tide wide receiver factory. After a Heisman-winning campaign in 2020 where he accounted for just under 1,900 yards, 117 catches, and 23 touchdowns, fewer concerns were raised about Smith’s razor-thin frame. He proved his worthiness of a first-round pick by dominating every single Saturday against tough SEC defenses. Smith is a fast player who likely falls between Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs on the explosion scale. He holds the biggest catch radius in the class as he’s able to catch any pass within a 10-foot radius. Smith has elite body control and has no issues adjusting to back shoulder or poorly thrown balls. He is a shifty runner after the catch and was used quite often on smoke and tunnel screens. His run blocking vastly improved from 2019 to 2020. Smith’s only concern is slightly leaning into his breaks when running deep posts or digs, but his NFL receiver’s coach should be able to tighten the screws relatively easily. Grade: Solid starter Draft Projection: 1st Round Projected DFWC ADP: 1.04 Comparison: Calvin Ridley on theoretical steroids Bottom Line: Smith is a natural playmaker whose weight will matter less than many may believe. He is best suited to play opposite of another elite receiver and may take a season to develop into his full potential. He is no worse than a top-three receiver in the 2021 class. Jaylen Waddle – Alabama / 5’10” – 180 lbs One of the most debated prospects in recent years, Waddle’s best collegiate season came during his first year on campus where he totaled 848 yards and seven scores on 45 receptions. Keep in mind this came on a loaded offense with Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith, and Josh Jacobs. He suffered a brutal ankle injury against Tennessee during the 2020 season, which kept him off the field for the majority of the year. He hobbled his way through the national championship game which likely provided ambivalent feelings from scouts and NFL personnel.
2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2
The play of the 2020 rookie wide receiver class quickly rivaled that of the loaded 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and Allen Robinson. Coming off of a season where the world was formally introduced to Ceedee Lamb,
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