DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
MIAMI DOLPHINS 5-6 · 2ND IN AFC EAST
5-6 · 2ND IN AFC EAST
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X's and Omar: Can Miami Dolphins make a playoff run? The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Omar Kelly and Dave Hyde discuss if the Miami Dolphins can make a run at the NFL playoffs.
Dolphins hopeful young offensive line finishes season strong; punter Michael Palardy earns weekly award Miami has also maintained the same starting group for several weeks, outside of changing centers once original starter Michael Deiter was ab...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Washington puts pass rusher Sweat on COVID-19 reserve list
Washington has put pass rusher Montez Sweat on the NFL's COVID-19 reserve listDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Chiefs knock Arizona Cardinals off top spot in Nick Wright's NFL tiers
There can be only one squad at the top of Nick Wright's NFL tiers, and Kansas City is it — by the slimmest of margins.DECEMBER 8, 2021
Jaelan Phillips and Jaylen Waddle made Schrager's Top Five Rookie Performances for week 13 NFL Network's Peter Schrager's Top 5 rookie performances of Week 13 includes Jaelan Phillips and Jaylen Waddle.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Coach Flores - December 8 ' Press Conference Coach Flores met with the media on December 8, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Malcolm Brown - Remains sidelined Wednesday Brown (quadriceps) won't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Brown remains on injured reserve and hasn't yet recovered from the quad injury that he sustained Week 7. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but the Dolphins may revisit where he stands in the rehab process when the team returns from its Week 14 bye.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will Fuller V - Remains absent from practice Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said Fuller (finger) won't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Though Miami is on bye Week 14, the team is holding an informal session Wednesday. Fuller's continued absence from the field wouldn't seem to bode well for his early chances of returning from injured reserve ahead of the Dolphins' Week 15 game versus the Jets on Dec. 19. The veteran wideout hasn't taken the field since suffering a fractured finger Week 4, though the team was at least able to get one of its other injured starting receivers in DeVante Parker back from IR ahead of its Week 13 win over the Giants. Based on how his first season in Miami has transpired, Fuller is looking unlikely to be retained by the Dolphins when he reaches free agency in the offseason.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillip Lindsay - Participating in walkthrough Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that Lindsay (ankle) will participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Flores specifically mentioned the running game as an area the Dolphins need to improve, so Lindsay could be in store for a heightened role if the ankle injury that kept him out of Sunday's win over the Giants doesn't prevent him from suiting up coming out of Miami's Week 14 bye. In his Miami debut Week 12, Lindsay worked ahead of Salvon Ahmed as the No. 2 option behind Myles Gaskin, finishing with 12 carries for 42 yards in a win over the Panthres.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Blitz: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Mike Oliva recaps the Wednesday Morning Headlines for your Miami Dolphins, presented by Verizon.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Peter Schrager's Cheat Sheet: Steelers' T.J. Watt has a case for NFL MVP
Peter Schrager crowns T.J. Watt as the NFL's "Most Dominant Player," looks at the greatness of Bill Belichick and more.DECEMBER 8, 2021
P Michael Palardy is the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 13 This is the punter’s first time achieving this feat.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
NFL Power Rankings, Week 14: What's the best-case scenario for the surging Dolphins, WFT and everyone else? We're selling hope this week, after Miami won its fifth straight game and Washington its fourth. Even the Lions were victorious!
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Patriots throw fewest passes in an NFL game since 1974
Mac Jones and the New England Patriots played a style of game more reminiscent of a triple-option service academy than the modern NFLDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerome Baker is Dolphins' 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee The Dolphins announced linebacker Jerome Baker as its nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Considered one of the league'...
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
See where surging Dolphins stand in AFC playoff picture With a suffocating defense and an improved Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins have a shot at making the playoffs after their disastrous start— alt...
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Jerome Baker named Miami Dolphins' nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide The Miami Dolphins today announced linebacker Jerome Baker as its nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIO...
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Xavien Howard - Snags another INT Howard had two tackles (one solo), one pass breakup and one interception during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Howard has recorded an interception in back-to-back games, giving him four picks on the season. While the star cornerback isn't close to matching last season's mark of 10 interceptions, he remains the pillar of Miami's defense and could be primed to close out the year strong. After the Dolphins' bye, Howard will get a chance to perform against Zach Wilson and the Jets in Week 15.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jaelan Phillips - Sack streak continues Phillips notched three solo tackles and two sacks during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Phillips has exploded onto the IDP radar down the stretch, with at least a half-sack in five straight contests, and five sacks in just his last two appearances. After the Dolphins' bye, Phillips will get a chance to exploit another vulnerable offensive line against Zach Wilson and the Jets on Dec. 19.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Sanders - Misses one kick Sanders secured two of three field-goal tries and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Miami's offense has operated with more consistency down the stretch, and as a result Sanders has now logged four straight games with at least two field-goal attempts. After the Dolphins' bye, Sanders stands to face a plus matchup Dec. 19 versus the Jets.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Long - First career catch Long secured his only target for eight yards during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Long began his rookie season with a significant injury suffered back in August, and it took him some time to get up to speed, but he's now been active and handled a depth role in back-to-back games. The young tight end isn't yet on the fantasy radar, as he's only seen two targets through five appearances, but in dynasty formats his development will be worth monitoring.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Durham Smythe - Held without a catch Smythe failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Smythe operates as the clear No. 2 tight end in Miami's offense behind Mike Gesicki, especially in terms of the receiving game, but heading into Week 13 he had recorded back-to-back contests with five targets. The fourth-year pro doesn't have a very desirable floor or ceiling for fantasy purposes, but with a matchup against the Jets on deck after Miami's bye, he could be worth consideration in formats that start multiple tight ends.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mack Hollins - Scores fourth TD of season Hollins caught his only target for a five-yard touchdown during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Hollins made the most of his only offensive opportunity Week 13, and he's only seen six targets in his last four appearances. That said, the Dolphins have shown a willingness to deploy Hollins on designed plays in the red zone, which gives him a small niche in especially deep fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Ford - Scores on lone target Ford secured his only target for a two-yard touchdown during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Ford rewarded anyone brave enough to rely on him for fantasy purposes with a touchdown Week 13, but in the vast majority of formats, he remains off the radar entirely. Through nine games this season, Ford only has eight catches for 110 yards and two scores on 12 targets.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
