Miami Dolphins Depth Chart
- AFC East
- Stadium
- Hard Rock Stadium
- Head Coach
- Mike McDaniel
- Offensive Coordinator
- Frank Smith
- Defensive Coordinator
- Josh Boyer
- Special Teams Coach
- Danny Crossman
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
The Miami Dolphins' defense came up big during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. The unit logged four sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one touchdown in the contest. Elandon Roberts, Jaelan Phillips, Duke Riley, and Bradley Chubb were responsible for taking down quarterback Kyle Allen. Meanwhile, Andrew Van Ginkel and Verone McKinley III picked off one pass each. Finally, Xavien Howard recovered a loose fumble and returned it 16 yards to the house. Although Miami was a great streaming option this week, they'll lack fantasy appeal when they take on a strong 49ers offense in Week 13.
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders was successful against the Houston Texans on Sunday, going 3-for-3 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points. His made field goals came from 23, 35, and 45 yards out. The 27-year-old has been a bit inconsistent due to some poor accuracy as of late, but as Sunday's performance showed, Sanders certainly has top-12 upside any given week. If you're looking for some help at the kicker position and Sanders is available, he's worth rostering given his role in the strong Miami offense.
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe turned his lone target into a four-yard touchdown reception during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. The 27-year-old now has seven catches, 54 yards, and one touchdown in 2022. Clearly, he has filled a depth role behind Mike Gesicki and should be left on waivers in all fantasy football leagues.
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki was a non-factor against the Houston Texans in Week 12. The 27-year-old was unable to haul in his lone target, meaning he finished without a catch for the first time this season. It has been a frustrating year for Gesicki, to say the least. He has just 24 catches for 269 yards and is extremely touchdown dependent, failing to amass more than 5.7 fantasy points during each of the eight games in which he has not caught a touchdown pass. He can be left on waivers in most redraft formats going forward.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Trent Sherfield hauled in two of five targets for 33 yards during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. Sherfield was out-produced by Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and River Cracraft, but it was still refreshing to see him command a handful of targets. He has seven multi-target games this season and has emerged as the Dolphins' No. 3 receiver. The 26-year-old can be stashed in deep leagues given his steady floor.
