Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Network: CBS
Buffalo Bills
Quarterback
Josh Allen: START, QB1
You already know to start Josh Allen, but did you know that in his career, he has more rushing touchdowns (72) than stud running backs like Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey? The only active player with more is Derrick Henry.
Running Back
James Cook III: START, RB1
Ty Johnson: SIT
Ray Davis: SIT
James Cook is a top 10 fantasy running back and a must-start option, but he’s been inconsistent over his most recent five starts. But the table is set for Cook to chef up something special against the Dolphins. Miami allows the third-highest yards per carry on zone runs (5.16), and it just so happens that Cook averages 6.12 yards per carry on zone runs. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry against the Dolphins in Week 3 and also got in the end zone, but that was on a Thursday night. Hopefully, with a full week’s rest, Cook can cook. Yeah, I doubled up the pun. What of it?
Wide Receiver
Khalil Shakir: START, WR3
Keon Coleman: SIT
Joshua Palmer: SIT (Even if Active)
Khalil Shakir is the only Bills receiver startable for fantasy, and even he is a high-floor, limited-upside option. Keon Coleman has scored over 10 points just once since Week 2 and is sadly droppable. Joshua Palmer could return from injury this week, but even if he’s active, he belongs on the bench (if not the waiver wire). Miami allows the second fewest fantasy points to the position, so don’t expect much from Shakir. But his status as Josh Allen’s WR1 keeps him startable.
Tight End
Dalton Kincaid: START, TE1
Dalton Kincaid caught all six of his targets and surpassed the century mark for the second time in three games, also coming down with the Bills’ only receiving score. Kincaid has 10 or more points in half his games, literally flip-flopping over and under the total every other game. He’ll have a good chance to break the pattern against the Dolphins, who allow the fifth most points to the position. Kincaid scored 17.6 fantasy points against the ‘Phins in their first meeting.
Defense/Special Teams
Buffalo Bills: START
The Bills are holding teams to just under 21 points per game and are tied for the fifth-most sacks with 25.
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa: SIT
I know. I can’t believe it either, but it looks like Tua Tagovailoa‘s four-touchdown barrage against Atlanta was an aberration. Tua failed to capitalize on one of the best matchups possible against Baltimore, throwing for just 261 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. He was once again erratic, and the reports of possible benching have begun to resurface. He’s unstartable in fantasy, and if you’re depending on him, you need to look for other options.
Running Back
De’Von Achane: START, RB1
It goes without saying that De’Von Achane is an auto-start, but did you know that his rookie season average of 7.8 yards per carry was the highest single-season average for a running back (on 100+ attempts) since 1934?
Wide Receiver
Jaylen Waddle: START, WR2
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: SIT
Malik Washington: SIT
Considering the state of the Dolphins’ offense, Jaylen Waddle is the only Miami receiver you can consider starting. But even amid the struggles of Tua, Waddle’s averaged 15.3 fantasy points over his last five (heavily skewed by a 2.5 point stinker versus Cleveland). His upside is limited, but thanks to sweet, sweet volume, Waddle is a rock-solid WR2 regardless of matchup.
Tight End
Julian Hill: SIT
Shawn Meyers: SIT
Zac House: SIT
One of these three names is actually the starting Dolphins tight end. The other two are completely made up. If you can guess which one is real without looking up, I’ll send you one whole Schrute buck.
Defense/Special Teams
Miami Dolphins: SIT
One of the worst defenses in the league shipped out outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles for basically a half-eaten ham sandwich.