Who Should I Start? Jaylen Wright or Phil Mafah

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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3.1 16.7 0.1 0.5 3.7 0.0

Jaylen Wright News

Ollie Gordon Outplays Jaylen Wright in Preseason Opener

Friday, August 14, 7:50 PM

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II had seven carries for 39 yards in the 20-7 preseason loss to the Washington Commanders. Gordon split carries and snaps with Jaylen Wright, while starter De'Von Achane handled every snap for the first-team offense. The second-year back outperformed Wright in their first preseason action, averaging 5.6 yards per carry to Wright's 3.7. While Achane is expected to be the Dolphins' workhorse back in 2026, Gordon has a chance to win the backup running back job if he can string together solid production over the rest of the preseason. Currently ranked RB83 in RotoBaller's position rankings, Gordon could be a player to snatch late in deeper leagues.

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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1.6 7.8 0.1 0.3 2.2 0.0

Phil Mafah News

Phil Mafah Exits Preseason Opener with a Chest Injury

Sunday, August 16, 6:49 AM

Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah (chest) exited Saturday night's preseason opener against the Seahawks with a chest injury and did not return. A seventh-round pick in 2025, Mafah earned only seven total opportunities as a rookie, but with the team's primary backup job up for grabs behind locked-in starter Javonte Williams, he has been part of a training camp battle that includes fellow second-year player Jaydon Blue and veteran Malik Davis. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated after the game that the injury did not appear to be overly serious. Still, Mafah's status bears watching in the lead-up to the regular season. While the second running back spot in Dallas holds almost no standalone value, whoever earns the role will become an important handcuff to Williams.

Jaylen Wright vs. Phil Mafah

Still trying to decide between Wright and Mafah? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jaylen Wright is projected to score 3.1 points this week while Phil Mafah is projected to score 1.6 points.