Jeffery Wilson

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Jeff Wilson Jr. Injured During Warmups, Questionable To Play Monday

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) suffered a knee injury during pre-game warmups on Monday night and is questionable to play against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Raheem Mostert (chest) was already ruled out for this game for the third straight week, so if Wilson doesn't play, rookie Jaylen Wright could see a healthy amount of touches as the change-of-pace back behind starter De'Von Achane. Among Miami's four running backs, the 28-year-old Wilson is the least intriguing fantasy option, especially after this injury. In the first four games of 2024, Wilson has only eight carries for 40 yards and has caught two passes for 12 yards. Wright rushed only twice for 17 yards in last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks and doesn't have as much upside now in single-year formats with the Dolphins down to quarterback Tyler Huntley. However, his explosive abilities and intriguing upside still make him worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues.

Sep 30, 2024 7:34 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. A Volatile Flex Option

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will face a challenging Tennessee Titans defense when the two teams square off on Monday Night Football. With backfield mate Raheem Mostert (chest) labeled as questionable, Wilson Jr. could again split time with rookie Jaylen Wright behind De'Von Achane. Mostert's main issue at this point is reportedly pain management, and if he could play, Wilson would be relegated to a decreased role. In Week 3, the 27-year-old saw 14 snaps to Wright's 13 and finished with one more carry (3) and three fewer yards (14) than the fourth-round rookie. Neither was targeted in the passing game. In Week 4, the team will turn to already its fourth QB when Tyler Huntley makes his first start. Recently signed off the Baltimore Ravens practice squad, Huntley gives Miami another element in their rushing attack that defenses must account for. With his lack of experience in the Dolphins offense, head coach Mike McDaniel likely installed a scaled-back game plan that involves a heavy rushing attack against a particularly formidable Titans pass defense. However, some of those carries will undoubtedly go Huntley's way, meaning less overall volume for Dolphins running backs. Wilson is a low-end, low-floor FLEX ahead of Monday night.

Sep 28, 2024 12:10 PM EST



Jeff Wilson Jr. Removed From Final Injured Report

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) was removed from the team's final injury report on Friday and will be active for the Week 3 contest on Sunday on the road at Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson picked up a minor oblique injury in last Thursday's loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills and was limited in practice on Wednesday before being full go on Thursday and Friday. Raheem Mostert (chest) is doubtful to play this weekend, so both Wilson and rookie Jaylen Wright should see more touches behind De'Von Achane, albeit in an offense now being run by quarterback Skylar Thompson. With Mostert out in Week 2, Wilson played only 14% of the offensive snaps and caught both of his targets for 12 yards. Wright is the better long-term upside stash in deeper fantasy leagues, and Wilson won't be a starting option this Sunday, even with Mostert likely out again.

Sep 21, 2024 1:08 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Returns To Full Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday. This is good news after Wilson opened the week with a limited session on Wednesday. Wilson is working his way back from an oblique injury he suffered during the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Normally, Wilson isn't a huge part of the offense, but he could see an increased workload in Week 3. Fellow back Raheem Mostert (chest) remained limited on Thursday and is uncertain for the Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. If he sits, Wilson would be the No. 2 back behind De'Von Achane which should mean increased fantasy value.

Sep 19, 2024 9:13 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Limited In Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Miami is dealing with injuries throughout its offense, including Wilson and fellow running back Raheem Mostert (chest). When this whole backfield is healthy, Wilson operates as the No. 3 option but still earns a handful of touches. With that said, though, if Mostert suits up this week, Wilson probably won't get enough volume to stay on the fantasy radar. Fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire for the time being.

Sep 19, 2024 1:07 AM EST



Jeff Wilson Jr. Not Dealing With Serious Injury

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) didn't suffer a serious injury in the blowout loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, according to a source. Wilson became a more attractive deep-league flex play for fantasy managers this week when it was announced on Wednesday that Raheem Mostert (chest) wasn't going to play. The 28-year-old didn't see a single carry while catching both of his targets for 12 yards, though, before he exited the game and was ruled out with a minor oblique injury. Rookie Jaylen Wright did very little as well, seeing five carries for four yards in his NFL debut. It remains to be seen how long Mostert will be out, but as things look now, Wright is the more attractive upside stash in fantasy leagues for managers that are looking for additional RB depth. It remains to be seen if Wilson will be available for Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Sep 13, 2024 1:26 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Exits Week 2 Early With Injury

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (oblique) exited Thursday's game against the Buffalo Bills and did not return. He finished Week 2 with just two catches for 12 yards through the air. Miami is dealing with a plethora of offensive injuries. Not only are they short two running backs in Wilson and Raheem Mostert (chest), but quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) also suffered a very scary head injury during Thursday's game. If the Dolphins' injured players are sidelined for a while, we'll see a lot of De'Von Achane in the backfield with extra opportunities for rookie Jaylen Wright, too.

Sep 13, 2024 12:12 AM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Be In Line For More Work In Week 2

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was active in Week 1 as the Dolphins' third running back ahead of rookie Jaylen Wright and rushed five times for 26 yards in the team's win over Jacksonville. Wilson ended up being the team's leading rusher in the game. De'Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) have each missed practice time this week ahead of Thursday night's Week 2 matchup with Buffalo. It should be noted that Tuesday's practice was a walkthrough for the Dolphins, so even though both were listed as DNP, it doesn't necessarily mean they won't play. If both Achane and Mostert miss the game, Wilson could be the featured runner, but there is also the possibility that Miami chooses to feature their rookie in Wright. There is a lot of uncertainty in the Miami backfield this week, but Wilson figures to see an increased workload should one or two of the running backs ahead of him on the depth chart miss the game. UPDATE: Mostert has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game.

Sep 11, 2024 9:41 AM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Busy In Dolphins Preseason Opener

Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed five times for seven yards in the Miami Dolphins' 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. He added three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown on four targets. Wilson was the first running back in for the Dolphins and was featured heavily over the first few drives. In the opening seconds of the second quarter, Miami was down in Atlanta's red zone. He caught a Skylar Thompson pass in the left flat and swiftly made his way to the end zone, diving for the pylon. 2024 will be the eight-year veteran's third season with Miami after spending the first five seasons of his career in a similar Kyle Shanahan-esque offense. He's been a solid contributor in this scheme before when health permits but presents as no more than a depth piece for now. The 27-year-old is a solid deep-league handcuff for now, but can be safely avoided in redraft circles unless injuries force him into action.

Aug 9, 2024 11:33 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Not A Lock To Make Final Roster

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.

May 6, 2024 2:41 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Has Six Touches In Blowout Loss

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.

Jan 1, 2024 2:57 PM EST


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.

Dec 16, 2023 10:23 AM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Sees 14 Touches In Week 12 Win

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.

Nov 25, 2023 12:31 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely To Be Active Friday

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.

Nov 22, 2023 12:08 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Inactive For Week 11

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.

Nov 19, 2023 11:44 AM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. To See More Touches In Week 8

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.

Oct 27, 2023 2:00 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Barely Involved In Season Debut

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.

Oct 23, 2023 12:06 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Will Play On Sunday Night

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.

Oct 22, 2023 7:21 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Activated Off Injured Reserve

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 out. 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.

Oct 21, 2023 2:14 PM EST


Jeff Wilson Jr. Cleared To Return In Week 7

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs, finger) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran practiced in full all week long. Miami will need to activate Wilson from IR in order for him to be eligible in Week 7, though such a move should come Saturday. He'll presumably operate as the Dolphins' No. 2 running back behind Raheem Mostert.

Oct 20, 2023 4:59 PM EST