Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, September 14th, 2025, 1:00 ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
Network: CBS
New England Patriots
Quarterback
Drake Maye: START, Borderline QB1
The Dolphins gave up nearly 300 total yards to Daniel Jones and allowed him to score three touchdowns, finishing as the QB3 for fantasy. You’re starting Drake Maye, and any QB they face this season.
Running Back
TreVeyon Henderson: START, RB2
Rhamondre Stevenson: FLEX, RB4
Rhamondre Stevenson may have entered Week 1 as the “lead back”, but seven carries and three targets compared to five carries and six targets for rookie TreVeyon Henderson show it’s a split backfield at a minimum. Henderson is the much more talented back, and it’s a matter of time before he takes over. Against the Dolphins’ defense that allowed 156 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, both are startable. But Henderson has the much higher upside.
Wide Receiver
Stefon Diggs: START, WR3
Kayshon Boutte: FLEX, WR4
DeMario Douglas: SIT
Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs accounted for over 59% of the Patriots’ receiving yards share and 33% of the targets (per FantasyPoints Data). DeMario Douglas had the statline of the week: five targets, two catches, and -2 receiving yards.
I bet DeMario Douglas to get 1,000 receiving yards this year.
After Week 1 he only needs 1,002 more.
— Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls) September 8, 2025
Heading into Week 2, Boutte leads the team in targets and receiving yards, but it’s still unclear who will be Mayes’ top option. But against the Dolphins, you can start both.
Tight End
Hunter Henry: START, TE1 borderline
Hunter Henry tied for the team lead in targets, catching four for 66 yards. That’s enough to consider him a borderline TE1 against Miami, who gave up seven catches for 76 yards to Tyler Warren in Week 1.
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa: SIT
No.
Running Back
De’Von Achane: START, RB2
Ollie Gordon: SIT
De’Von Achane is the only Dolphin’s player I’m willing to start based on his explosiveness and lack of competition in the backfield. The Patriots held Ashton Jeanty in check in his NFL debut, but he did score. Until Miami gets its mess of an offense figured out, Achane bumps down a tier to high-end RB2 status.
Wide Receiver
Tyreek Hill: FLEX, WR3/4
Jaylen Waddle: FLEX, WR3/4
Malik Washington: SIT
No. No. No. Ok, if you must, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are FLEX worthy on name value alone. But I don’t trust it one bit.
Tight End
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Do the Dolphins have a tight end?