Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. won't be assured of a roster spot out of training camp this summer as part of a crowded backfield that includes Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane and rookie fourth-rounder Jaylen Wright. The Dolphins also have Salvon Ahmed and Chris Brooks in the RB room. Head coach Mike McDaniel has an affinity for Wilson dating back to their time together with the San Francisco 49ers, but the fact remains that Mostert, Achane and Wright will be locks for the roster. The former undrafted free agent out of North Texas failed to take advantage of Achane's injuries in 2023 and only played in 10 games (zero starts) himself, running for just 188 yards and no touchdowns on 41 carries while adding 14 receptions for 85 yards and no touchdowns.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. played a season-high 49 percent of the offensive snaps with Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) out in the ugly 56-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, but he had just three carries for 21 yards and caught three of his four targets for 13 yards. Meanwhile, rookie running back De'Von Achane served as Miami's lead back with 18 total touches for 137 scrimmage yards and a touchdown through the air. The Dolphins aren't going to be resting players in a crucial Week 18 contest against the Buffalo Bills that will decide the winner of the AFC East. Even if Mostert misses his second straight game with multiple injuries, Wilson will most likely operate well behind Achane in Miami's backfield, making him no more than an RB3/flex option in deep PPR formats.
Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Have Flex Potential In Week 15
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. didn't see a single touch in Week 14 with the rest of the backfield healthy. His fantasy relevance is heavily dependent on whether or not De'Von Achane (toe) plays in Week 15. Achane remains questionable through the usual Friday injury report, so Wilson does have a shot at getting some more opportunities. When the Dolphins took on the Jets in Week 12, Wilson played in place of Achane and he saw 11 carries for 56 yards and three catches for 17 yards. Wilson would serve more as a desperation backup option, so fantasy managers should monitor Achane's status if they need to deploy Wilson in lineups.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. saw his biggest workload of the year in the Week 12 win over the New York Jets on Friday, just a week after being a healthy scratch. Rookie De'Von Achane (knee) was inactive, leading to Wilson carrying the ball 11 times for 56 yards (5.1 yards per carry) and catching all three of his targets for an additional 17 yards. Wilson looked fresh and explosive after missing the first six weeks of the season with an injury. He was actually outperforming lead back Raheem Mostert until Mostert scored twice on the ground in the second half. The 28-year-old should remain involved in this backfield, but his touch count could suffer once Achane is deemed healthy enough to play again. Wilson probably won't be a viable flex play in deeper leagues once Achane is back.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will likely be active in Week 12 against the division-rival New York Jets this Friday after he was a healthy scratch in the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. "Jeff is ready, fully healthy and I'm ready for the people's champ to get some action," McDaniel said. Wilson was the odd man out last week when rookie De'Von Achane (knee) returned from Injured Reserve, but Achane quickly aggravated his knee injury and the Dolphins also placed Salvon Ahmed (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if Achane will even be cleared to play in Week 12, so Wilson could have a pretty decent role alongside Raheem Mostert this week.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 11 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Wilson essentially became expendable this week after Miami activated De'Von Achane (knee) from injured reserve. The 28-year-old has totaled just 29 rushing and 50 receiving yards through three contests this year. For this Sunday (and perhaps beyond), the Dolphins will feature Achane and Raheem Mostert atop their depth chart while Salvon Ahmed rounds out the backfield.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is expected to see increased opportunities in Week 8 versus the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old returned from IR last week but mustered just one catch for four yards. Head coach Mike McDaniel explained that the team had plans to get him more involved, but that simply didn't work out. He should see increased touches this Sunday against a relatively soft Patriots defense. Nevertheless, Wilson will be the clear No. 2 option behind Raheem Mostert, limiting his fantasy upside.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was barely involved in his 2023 season debut in the Sunday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson played just 14 percent of the offensive snaps and caught his only target for a gain of four yards. He didn't receive a single carry, while Salvon Ahmed saw two rushing attempts for three yards on a night where the stout Eagles defensive line completely shut down Miami's ground attack. The 27-year-old missed the first six games of the season while on Injured Reserve due to ribs and finger injuries, so it shouldn't come as a big surprise that he didn't play a big role. Wilson should start to see more involvement in the coming weeks, but it doesn't mean he'll be worthy of a starting lineup spot in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs, finger) will make his 2023-24 debut on Sunday night against Philadelphia. Without question, Raheem Mostert will handle a bulk of the touches out of the backfield. But Wilson could get involved, although he'll likely see a reduced workload for his first game back. However, with Wilson back in the mix, Salvon Ahmed, who had six carries for 23 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, will have a tough time remaining relevant for fantasy managers.
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs, finger) has been activated off Injured Reserve. Wilson, who has been on IR since the beginning of the season, is now set to make his 2023 debut on Sunday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. He will likely work in behind starting running back Raheem Mostert and will be a little rusty, considering it's his first game back. He's hard to trust from a fantasy perspective on Sunday, but he should have some value moving forward as long as dynamic rookie De'Von Achane (knee) is on IR. Wilson tallied 392 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries to go along with 12 catches (24 targets) for 94 yards and a score through the air across eight games with the Dolphins in 2022.
