OCTOBER 8, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATT BREIDA
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Takes back seat to Gaskin again Breida had three carries for nine yards during Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Seahawks. He also secured all three of his targets for 39 yards.
Impact Breida enjoyed his most productive game of the season Sunday, mostly doing his damage in the passing game, but he once worked purely as a change-of-pace back to spell Myles Gaskin (10 carries, four targets). The former 49ers standout has yet to play 25 percent of offensive snaps through four games in Miami.
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Just three touches versus Jags Breida had three carries for four yards during Thursday's 31-13 win over Jacksonville.
Impact Breida wasn't targeted Thursday, as Myles Gaskin handled the vast majority of Miami's backfield reps (22 carries and five targets). With Jordan Howard locked into the Dolphins' short-yardage work, it looks as though Breida's only opportunities will come as an occasional change-of-pace option to spell Gaskin. Until such time as his workload increases, Breida can be considered off the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Small workload in loss Breida had seven carries for 37 yards during Sunday's 33-28 loss to the Bills.
Impact Breida also secured one of two targets for two yards. Myles Gaskin once again operated as the Dolphins' lead back, while Jordan Howard handled short-yardage work and touches around the goal line. Breida had the same amount of carries as Gaskin but saw five less targets, and he was far less efficient with the passing looks he did garner. The 25-year-old has now gone back-to-back games with less than double-digit touches, so he'll be difficult to rely on for fantasy purposes when the Dolphins head to Jacksonville on Thursday.
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Operates as third RB in opener Breida rushed five times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 21-11 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Breida was supposed to be the shifty complement to Jordan Howard's power game. Howard held up his end of the bargain with a one-yard touchdown run, but Breida was overshadowed by Myles Gaskin, who tied for the team lead with four catches while also leading the Dolphins in carries (nine) and rushing yards (40). If Breida remains the third option in Miami's backfield against the Bills in Week 2, he'll be tough to trust in the fantasy realm moving forward.
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May line up at WR Breida is the favorite to lead Miami's backfield in receptions and could even occasionally line up as a receiver, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Dolphins traded a fifth-round pick to acquire Breida back in April, a move which evidently positioned the 25-year-old to operate as the complementary 'lightning' to backfield mate Jordan Howard's 'thunder.' However, subsequent blows to the team's receiver depth -- Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns both decided to opt out of the season -- could open the window for Breida to carve out much more than a mere third-down role. It wouldn't be out of the question for Breida to compete for occasional usage in three-receiver sets, given that his primary competition will come in the form of Isaiah Ford and Jakeem Grant, neither of whom have yet managed to record 25 receptions or 300 receiving yards in a single year. Moreover, aside from DeVante Parker, the Dolphins don't have a single receiving option who logged more than 600 yards in 2019. As a big-play threat waiting to happen, if Breida is able to parlay Miami's unproven depth into even a modest uptick in target volume, he could provide significant fantasy utility in PPR formats.
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Best bet for goal line work Howard is the top candidate to handle the majority of carries around the goal line for the Dolphins in 2020, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact A one-time Pro Bowler who's firmly established his ability to handle a workload in the NFL, Howard is the likely favorite to stand atop Miami's backfield depth chart entering training camp. The 25-year-old should likewise earn the majority of carries in the red zone, thanks to his physical, bruising running style which favors work between the tackles. On the other hand, Howard's lack of receiving prowess and elusiveness presents an open window for Matt Breida to earn the majority of touches on passing downs. As such, Howard stands to hold the safer floor in standard scoring formats, with Breida receiving a boost in PPR leagues. It's within the realm of possibility that the two could pair up to form a dreaded backfield committee, where either tailback's fantasy relevance on a given week becomes dependent on game script.
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