Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Solid performance as lead back
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Gordon rushed 18 times for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-24 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Gordon turned in a useful fantasy performance in the lead role once again, even as he navigated a brief exit from the game due to an undisclosed injury in the second half. The second-year back was able to still handle a robust workload despite the Dolphins trailing for the majority of the game, and he finished with new career highs in rush attempts and rush yards. Gordon also recorded a rushing touchdown for the third straight game when he went in from one yard with just over eight minutes remaining in the first quarter, and he should continue to helm Miami's ground attack in a Week 7 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Re-enters game after brief exit
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Gordon (undisclosed) checked back into Sunday's game against the Bengals following a brief departure in the fourth quarter, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Gordon went into the medical tent on the Miami sideline to get checked for a potential injury but returned to the game just a few minutes later. The second-year running back looks like he'll be able to finish out Sunday's contest.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Hits sidelines Sunday
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Gordon (undisclosed) went to the medical tent during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Prior to his exit in the fourth quarter, Gordon racked up 73 yards and one touchdown on his 17 carries. For as long as Gordon is sidelined, Jaylen Wright figures to handle the bulk of the backfield reps for the Dolphins.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon II: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Gordon did great in the first game without De'Von Achane in Week 4 at Minnesota with nine carries for 100 yards and a touchdown and two catches for no yards on two targets. He led the Dolphins in playing time ahead of Jaylen Wright (22-12), and Gordon will hopefully get more work in Week 5 against the Bengals. But I would only use Gordon as a flex option in the majority of leagues. Cincinnati has allowed just two touchdowns to a running back this season, which was Bucky Irving in Week 1 and Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 4, and Gordon will likely have a minimal stat line if he doesn't find the end zone.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Stakes strong claim to starting job
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Gordon carried the ball nine times for 100 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Vikings. He also caught both his targets for zero yards.
On a day when Malik Willis and the passing game could get very little going against a tough Minnesota defense, Gordon was Miami's only reliable weapon. His longest gain went for 53 yards, and he scored his team's only TD on a 12-yard jaunt late in the third quarter. With De'Von Achane (knee) lost for the rest of the season, Gordon has staked his claim to taking over the lead role in the backfield -- Jaylen Wright, his main competition, managed just seven rushing yards on five carries. Gordon will look to build on this performance in Week 5 at home against the Bengals.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon II: RBs to Sit
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Jaylen Wright (foot) could return in Week 4 at Minnesota after sitting out Week 3 against Kansas City, and we'll see how the Dolphins use both running backs with De'Von Achane (knee) out for the season. Wright didn't play against the Chiefs, and Gordon took over for Achane and performed well with 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 14 yards on three targets. I don't want to use Gordon or Wright against the Vikings, who are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. No running back from Green Bay, Chicago or Tampa Bay has scored more than 7.9 PPR points against Minnesota this season, and the Vikings have yet to allow a running back to score a touchdown. At best, Gordon and Wright are flex options in deeper leagues.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon II: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
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De'Von Achane (knee) is out for the season with a torn ACL, and the Dolphins will lean on Gordon and Wright as the replacement options. Long-term, I expect Wright to be the better Miami running back, but he missed Week 3 against Kansas City with a foot injury and is considered day to day heading into Week 4 at Minnesota. Gordon played against the Chiefs when Achane was injured and had 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 14 yards on three targets. In 2025, Achane left Week 14 against the Jets with an injury and didn't play in Week 18 against New England. Wright had 24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Jets, as well as 13 carries for 23 yards and two catches for 17 yards against the Patriots. Gordon had five carries for 17 yards and a touchdown against the Jets and nine carries for 9 yards, along with one catch for 2 yards, against the Patriots. This is a different coaching staff, so we'll see who gets more work in Achane's absence. Keep in mind, Achane wasn't having a great start to the season in this offense, and I don't expect Wright or Gordon to be an upgrade. Given Wright's injury, you can spend up to 15 percent of your remaining FAAB in Gordon for Week 4. But I would rather stash Wright for 10-15 percent of your FAAB since I expect him to eventually be better than Gordon as the season goes on.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Makes return to Sunday's game
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Gordon (cramps) checked back into Sunday's game against the Chiefs in the fourth quarter, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Gordon was labeled questionable to return after experiencing cramping in the third quarter, but he appears to have responded well to treatment. His availability for the rest of Sunday's contest is critical, as he's the Dolphins' lone available running back after De'Von Achane (knee) exited early and Jaylen Wright (foot) was inactive for the game.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Rushes for seven yards in Week 2 loss
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Gordon rushed three times for seven yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers.
The running back wasn't targeted in the passing game and saw some increased action after Jaylen Wright exited the game with a neck stinger. Neither back has much fantasy value outside of being an end-of-bench stash in the event something happens to De'Von Achane. The offense is bad enough that neither Gordon nor Wright would even be useful if Achane did go down.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Barely involved in loss
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Gordon played three of the Dolphins' 56 offensive snaps during Sunday's 27-13 loss at Las Vegas.
Gordon also played five snaps on special teams, but he made no mark in the Week 1 box score. It appears Pro Bowler De'Von Achane will likely have a firm hold on the lion's share of the snaps in Miami's backfield for as long as he remains available.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Not listed on injury report
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Gordon (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Gordon recently returned to practice without a non-contact jersey. With his full participation in Wednesday's practice, all signs are pointing toward his availability for Week 1 versus the Raiders. The 22-year-old finished the 2025 campaign by rushing for 199 yards and three touchdowns off 70 carries, adding seven grabs for 32 yards and a touchdown in 17 regular-season appearances. Gordon currently occupies the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Ditches non-contact jersey
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Gordon (ribs) was able to practice with contact in Monday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Gordon has finally returned to practice without the non-contact jersey. The running back may be ready to go for Miami's Week 1 matchup with the Raiders on Sunday, but he could be held out as a precaution. The second-year pro is set to serve as the No. 3 option behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright, meaning the Dolphins arguably have the luxury of giving Gordon an extra week to recover if necessary.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Practicing in non-contact jersey
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Gordon (ribs) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
Gordon was injured in the Dolphins' second preseason game and missed the final exhibition contest last week. Across two preseason appearances, Gordon rushed 11 times for 47 yards and caught one of his two targets for 10 yards. He's competing with Jaylen Wright for the backup role behind De'Von Achane this season.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Nursing rib injury
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Gordon injured his ribs during the Dolphins' 26-3 preseason loss to the Giants on Saturday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
The injury is a minor one, as head coach Jeff Hafley relayed Sunday that Gordon would have been cleared to return had it been a regular-season game. Gordon's practice participation over the coming days will be worth monitoring, as it will indicate whether the 2025 sixth-rounder will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons. He is competing against Jaylen Wright for the RB2 role behind De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Exits game Saturday
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Gordon exited Miami's preseason game versus the Giants on Sunday with an undisclosed injury, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Gordon went to the locker room just before halftime, although the nature of his injury is currently unknown. The 22-year-old rushed for eight yards on four carries and caught his only target for an additional 10 yards before leaving the game. Gordon is competing with Jaylen Wright for the top backup role behind De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: No touches on offense
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Gordon did not log a carry or target during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Gordon has now operated in a clear depth role behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright in three consecutive games, in which span he's combined for minus-1 rushing yards on three carries. The rookie sixth-round pick played a career-high 15 snaps on special teams versus Tampa Bay, during which he also logged one assisted tackle. Gordon stands to operate as the Dolphins' third-string running back again during the team's regular-season finale on the road against New England in Week 18.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Only one carry in Week 16 loss
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Gordon carried the ball once for one yard during Sunday's 45-21 loss to the Bengals.
Gordon operated as the clear No. 3 man out of the backfield for Miami, while De'Von Achane rushed 15 times for 81 yards and a touchdown and Jaylen Wright logged nine carries for 35 yards and a score. The rookie sixth-round pick has definitively been overtaken by Wright as the top backup to Achane, so he can be expected to remain in the third-string role as the Dolphins close out the 2025 campaign versus Tampa Bay in Week 17 and against the Patriots in Week 18.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Backs up Wright after Achane injury
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Gordon rushed five times for 17 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Jets.
Jaylen Wright (24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown) was the primary beneficiary of De'Von Achane's (ribs) second-quarter exit, but Gordon contributed a seven-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. More opportunities could be available for both Wright and Gordon if Achane's sidelined or limited against the Steelers in Week 15. Gordon has scored a rushing touchdown in two of his last three games, but the rookie sixth-round pick hasn't exceeded 46 rushing yards in any game.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon II: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Gordon should be considered the No. 2 running back in Miami behind De'Von Achane, and Gordon is worth stashing in all leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. If Achane were to miss any time then Gordon would be at least a flex option in all formats. Now, if Achane were out, we would see Jaylen Wright also have a role in Miami. But Gordon would get the majority of carries, especially near the goal line, and have the most upside in this scenario.
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Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Works alongside Wright
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Gordon rushed three times for 10 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.
Gordon logged the same number of carries as fellow reserve running back Jaylen Wright, who managed 16 yards on the ground. Both remain in clear reserve roles behind starter De'Von Achane, who had 22 carries for a whopping 134 yards and one score, but Gordon may be facing actual competition for Wright as the clear No. 2 back in Miami heading into a Week 14 divisional matchup against the Jets.
