Jets @ Dolphins
Final Score: Dolphins 27, Jets 21
Writer: Christian Otteman (@COttemanPL on Twitter)
In the least anticipated prime-time game of the young season, the 0-3 Jets flew south for a divisional “showdown” with the 0-3 Dolphins. The first half was marred by untimely Jets fumbles from Braelon Allen and Justin Fields while Darren Waller inexplicably scored the game’s first touchdown, giving the Fins a 10-3 lead at half. Waller Madness continued in the third quarter as the veteran found the end zone once again, while Tyreek Hill unfortunately suffered what looked like a brutal injury. The Dolphins would do just enough to fend off a Jets fourth-quarter comeback and earn their first win of the season. All eyes are now on Jaylen Waddle to step up and lead Miami’s receiving room with Hill seeming likely to miss the rest of the season.
Three Up
- Darren Waller — HUH?! Not even the most optimistic of Waller fans could have predicted this performance. With Hill set to miss time, Waller will be a hot topic on waivers this week.
- Mason Taylor — The best game of the rookie’s career thus far. Taylor is making a case to be the No. 2 option amongst Jets pass catchers, and in my opinion, should be added before Waller.
- Breece Hall — After two stinkers, Hall had an efficient day on the ground and saw usage in the passing game.
Two Down
- Braelon Allen — A goal-line fumble and injury on a kickoff made this a day to forget for Allen owners. He did have some explosive runs, so there is still hope for his role as a backup if he is healthy.
- Ollie Gordon II — After a pseudo-breakout in Week 3, Gordon was inefficient and an afterthought in this offense.
New York Jets
Quarterback
Justin Fields: 20/27, 226 Yards, TD | 7 Carries, 81 Yards, TD, Fumble (LOST)
Justin Fields might not be the guy who will get this Jets offense moving, but at the very least, he showed that he still has some fantasy upside thanks to his scrambling ability. Fields made a humongous gaffe near the end of the first half as he fumbled while scrambling out of the pocket on a fourth-and-5, but he made up for it in the third quarter for a 43-yard scamper for the Jets’ first touchdown of the night on fourth-and-1. No player is more of a mixed bag than Fields — his rushing upside is immense for fantasy purposes, but in terms of NFL ability, there’s a nonzero chance he is benched for Tyrod Taylor if he fails to lead the team to a victory.
JUSTIN FIELDS TO THE HOUSE
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Running Back
Breece Hall: 14 Carries, 81 Yards | 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 30 Yards
Breece Hall looked much like his Week 1 self, breaking off several chunk gains throughout the first half. Unfortunately, since Fields has issues pushing the ball downfield, this allows opposing defenses to focus on stopping the run game, a problem Hall has been all too familiar with during his time in New York. Hall still managed an efficient 5.8 YPC on the ground and was plenty involved in the passing game. The injury to Braelon Allen may force an even larger workload Hall’s way.
Braelon Allen: 4 Carries, 26 Yards, Fumble (LOST)
Braelon Allen started phenomenally, gashing the Dolphins’ run defense multiple times on the Jets’ first drive. Then, disaster struck — while trying to dive into the end zone, Minkah Fitzpatrick punched the ball out of Allen’s arms at the 1, resulting in a lost fumble. Allen was then injured on a kickoff return in the 2nd quarter and would not return to the contest.
Isaiah Davis: 3 Carries, 9 Yards | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 18 Yards
Even after Allen’s departure, Isaiah Davis was largely an afterthought in this offense.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Garrett Wilson: 8 Targets, 6 Receptions, 82 Yards, TD
Garrett Wilson always finds a way to get things done, even when he’s susceptible to subpar play from his quarterback. The most brutal moment came in the closing moments of the third quarter, when Wilson appeared to make an impressive grab for a touchdown but was called for offensive pass interference. Wilson made up for it in the waning moments of this contest when he hauled in a near-impossible pass to bring the Jets within a touchdown with just under 2 minutes to play. Wilson is best viewed as a WR2 with upside thanks to his target volume and unbelievable athletic ability.
Jump ball to Garrett Wilson for the TD!
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Mason Taylor: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 65 Yards
A near-identical line to Wilson, minus the touchdown and the last-second desperation play, Mason Taylor had easily the best game of his young career on Monday night. Taylor wasn’t perfect, as he slipped on a play he could have earned an extra 10 yards and also committed a drop, but it was a step towards fantasy relevance for the rookie. Deep leagues or teams looking for a bye week fill-in could do worse than Taylor, who could realistically take over as the No. 2 option in New York’s passing game.
Jeremy Ruckert: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 12 Yards
Yeah, we’re not doing this.
Allen Lazard: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
Or this.
Josh Reynolds: 2 Targets
And especially not this.
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa: 17/25, 177 Yards, 2 TDs | 3 Carries, 6 Yards, Fumble (Recovered)
Facing a Jets defense that has struggled to keep opponents from scoring in 2025, Tua Tagovailoa did exactly what was needed to get his team in the win column: avoid making critical mistakes. Tua only had to throw the ball 25 times and avoided turning the ball over for the first time this season, though he did have a fumble recovered in this game. Without Tyreek Hill, though, Tua’s upside is suppressed in this offense, and his lack of mobility makes him an unappealing fantasy option, even in Superflex formats.
Running Back
De’Von Achane: 20 Carries, 99 Yards, TD | 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 2 Yards, Fumble (Recovered)
It was a solid and efficient day for De’Von Achane, falling JUST short of 100 yards rushing and finding the end zone for the third straight week. As always, Achane was electric in space — the Dolphins’ O-line just needs to help him get there to unlock his upside. The only true downside to Achane’s day was a lack of involvement in the passing game, something that’s sure to change with Hill’s injury. Achane is a locked-in weekly RB1.
Ollie Gordon II: 6 Carries, 10 Yards | 1 Target
An underwhelming day for Ollie Gordon II after having a mini-breakout in Week 3. Gordon should get a handful of opportunities every game, but he’s firmly entrenched behind Achane. He should be rostered in most leagues, but only as a high-value handcuff.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Tyreek Hill: 6 Targets, 6 Receptions, 67 Yards
Tyreek Hill was well on his way to a third straight solid PPR outing, but a gruesome leg injury in the third quarter sent him off the field on the cart and to the hospital for further evaluation. It was a gruesome injury that you should avoid looking up if you were lucky enough to miss it live. It was announced late Monday night that Hill suffered not only a knee dislocation but also multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL, meaning his season is over. It’s now up to Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington to lead the Dolphins’ passing attack.
Jaylen Waddle: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 48 Yards
A disappointing line on the surface, but Jaylen Waddle will need to step up in a big way for the Dolphins after Hill’s injury. Monday night just wasn’t that night, as the Dolphins were content to run the ball while nursing a multi-score lead for much of the second half. Waddle has multiple WR1 seasons under his belt during the pre-Hill era in Miami, and as long as he stays on the field, he should be a solid WR2 with a large target volume moving forward.
Malik Washington: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards | 2 Rushes, 8 Yards
Miami is trying to get Malik Washington involved in creative ways, including giving him end-arounds to use his speed in space. Washington will likely get more opportunities to contribute with Hill’s injury, so now is a good time to get in on the ground floor before he has a true breakout. The pieces are there to become a solid fantasy asset.
Darren Waller: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 27 Yards, 2 TDs
He lives! Darren Waller caught the first pass for the Dolphins’ offense on a bullet up the middle from Tagovailoa and added not one, but TWO touchdowns for the home team in his first game action since 2023. Waller is unlikely to contribute significantly unless he scores a touchdown, but his red-zone usage and lack of other options in the passing game will make him an intriguing add on waivers. Don’t burn all of your FAAB, but I wouldn’t mind throwing just a couple of bucks down if you need a bye week fill-in.
Julian Hill: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 19 Yards
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 1 Yard