Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are 1-6, fourth in the AFC East. Next they host the Detroit Lions. Bye: Week 6.
Record
- Record
- 1-6
- Division
- AFC East
- Streak
- L1
- Last 5
- 1-4
Dolphins Week 9 outlook
Miami sits at 1-6 after dropping three straight, falling 24-19 to New England, 28-25 to the Jets and 31-24 to Cincinnati. The Dolphins have been outscored 181-117 on the season, and the offense still hasn't found consistency. Week 9 brings the Lions to Miami, and the market gives the Dolphins just a 26.1% win chance, reflecting how far apart these two teams look right now.
Fantasy-wise, this matchup is rough on paper. Detroit's defense ranks 32nd against quarterbacks and tight ends, and 29th against receivers, which actually sets up a volume-based night for Malik Willis (17.0 projected points) and the receiving corps of Malik Washington and Caleb Douglas, each projected for 9.0. Greg Dulcich, despite that generous matchup number, is projected for just 6.5. Ollie Gordon II is the clearer play against a Lions run defense ranked 5th-toughest, projected at 11.5 points. De'Von Achane remains on injured reserve and out of the mix.
On defense, Miami will be thin in the secondary. JuJu Brents (neck) and Reese Taylor (quadricep) are both questionable, and losing either corner matters against Detroit's passing attack. Kadyn Proctor is out with a concussion, a blow to the offensive line up front.
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2026 season so far
Through 7 games: 1-6, 4th in the AFC East. They have scored 117 points and allowed 181 across 7 games, 16.7 for and 25.9 against per game. They lost their last game. Malik Willis leads in passing yards (1,267); Ollie Gordon II leads in rushing yards (417); Malik Washington leads in receiving yards (335).
Next game
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins ·
Injuries
- Jaylen WrightRBQuestionable
- Malik HerringDEQuestionable
- Kaytron AllenRBQuestionable
Dolphins fantasy players this week
- 1Malik WillisQB17.5
- 2Ollie Gordon IIRB11.0
- 3Malik WashingtonWR9.5
- 4Caleb DouglasWR9.0
- 5De'Von AchaneRB6.5
- 6Greg DulcichTE6.5
- 7Kevin Coleman Jr.WR5.0
- 8Chris BellWR3.5
- 9Jared WayneWR2.0
- 10Jaylen WrightRB1.0
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Dolphins news
Kadyn Proctor has cleared the concussion protocol after missing Miami's Week 8 game against New England. The rookie left guard is set to return to the Dolphins' lineup for their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions.
Reported byYahoo Sports,The PhinsiderOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kadyn Proctor returned to practice after sitting out Miami's loss to New England due to a concussion sustained the previous week. The rookie left guard is expected to play Sunday against Detroit as long as he avoids any setback during the week.
Reported byThe Phinsider,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Fantasy managers face Week 9 lineup calls involving Jaylen Waddle, Josh Jacobs, Cam Skattebo, Rome Odunze, Ollie Gordon II, DeMario Douglas, Devin Singletary, Dylan Sampson, Jordan Mason, Michael Wilson and Tyler Allgeier, among others. Matchup strength, recent usage and health will determine which of these skill players warrant starts versus bench spots this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Fantasy outlets grouped Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, Dalton Kincaid, T.J. Hockenson, Hunter Henry, Tucker Kraft, Dalton Schultz, Michael Mayer, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Pitts Sr., Chig Okonkwo, Mike Gesicki and Greg Dulcich in Week 9 tight end start/sit previews. The pieces offered no new injury or role updates, just weekly matchup-based guidance for managers deciding which tight ends to deploy.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jack Campbell is dealing with a neck injury suffered in Detroit's Nov. 1 game, and his status remains under watch ahead of the Lions' matchup with Miami. On the other side, Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright did not practice as Week 9 preparations began, leaving his availability uncertain for the game.
Reported byYahoo Sports,The PhinsiderOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,267
Passing yards
Malik Willis - 417
Rushing yards
Ollie Gordon II - 335
Receiving yards
Malik Washington - 72
Tackles
Jordyn Brooks - 8
Field goals
Riley Patterson
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 0-3
- Road
- 1-4
- Points per game
- 15.9
- Allowed per game
- 27.4
- Biggest win: 28-25 at New York Jets
- Toughest loss: 10-38 at New England Patriots
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at New England PatriotsL 10-38
- Week 1at Las Vegas RaidersL 13-27
- Week 2at San Francisco 49ersL 13-35
- Week 3vs Kansas City ChiefsL 10-24
- Week 4at Minnesota VikingsL 10-15
- Week 5vs Cincinnati BengalsL 24-31
- Week 7at New York JetsW 28-25
- Week 8vs New England PatriotsL 19-24
- Week 9vs Detroit Lions
- Week 10at Indianapolis Colts
- Week 11at Buffalo Bills
- Week 12vs New York Jets
- Week 13at Denver Broncos
- Week 14vs Chicago Bears
- Week 15at Green Bay Packers
- Week 16vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 17vs Buffalo Bills
- Week 18at New England Patriots
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