Jaylen Wright

RB, MIA

Thursday, October 1

Shows agree Wright's part of a muddled Dolphins backfield behind Ollie Gordon in the short term, with The Audible favoring Gordon for this week due to Wright's injury-limited practice; Fantasy Life still likes him as a cheap, low-rostered waiver stash given how unsettled the committee is.

▲ Fantasy Life Show: Seen as a cheaper waiver target than Ollie Gordon given unresolved Dolphins backfield competition; only 13% rostered. listen ↗

▶ The Audible: Limited in practice coming off injury; hosts lean toward Ollie Gordon over him just for this week. listen ↗

Wednesday, September 30

▲ Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football: Hosts said he was the clear RB2 in Miami before a stinger opened the door for a teammate, and recommended targeting him in trades rather than the hot waiver name. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Bids varied wildly (5-35% of FAAB) for the complementary Dolphins back. listen ↗

▶ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: His injury status (stinger/foot) is the key swing factor for how much volume Ollie Gordon sees this week. listen ↗

Tuesday, September 29

Shows generally like his standing over Ollie Gordon once he's healthy — Audible and Ringer point to his snap-share edge and cheaper waiver price, while Late-Round and Yahoo hedge given the stinger/foot issue and Miami's muddled committee (Gordon, Hunter lurking too). Worth stashing as a value add, but hold off on FAAB priority until he's confirmed practicing.

▼ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Valued for speed/big-play ability and listed ahead of Gordon on depth chart, but hosts are skeptical he'll find running lanes behind a weak offensive line. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Football Today: Considered the better long-term talent fit for what Achane provided; listed day-to-day with a foot injury, but historically outproduces Ollie Gordon when both are healthy. listen ↗

▶ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Considered clearly better than Ollie Gordon as a runner/receiver, but his injury status (foot/stinger) is uncertain. listen ↗

▶ Harris Fantasy Football Podcast: Preseason Dolphins' presumed No. 2 back behind Achane, but has been dealing with a stinger and foot issue, clouding his Week 4 value versus Gordon. listen ↗

▶ Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football: Week-to-week with a foot injury, not on IR, creating uncertainty in Miami's backfield hierarchy alongside Ollie Gordon. listen ↗

▲ The Audible: Considered the favorite for lead back duties over Ollie Gordon based on camp usage and depth chart, though dealing with a stinger/foot issue and day-to-day. listen ↗

▶ The Audible: Doubtful last week with foot and shoulder injuries; hosts would prefer him over Gordon if both were healthy, but he's not currently a pickup. listen ↗

▶ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Also mentioned as part of the muddled Miami backfield alongside Jarquez Hunter on the practice squad. listen ↗

▶ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Missed Week 3 with a stinger; part of an unclear, unappealing Miami backfield split with Gordon. listen ↗

▲ The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: DK notes Wright out-snapped Gordon nearly 2-to-1 late last season and could be a sneaky cheaper waiver add once healthy from a foot injury. listen ↗

▶ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: Missed Week 3 with a stinger/foot injury but was previously the RB2 in a 50-50 split with Achane; hosts think he'll be cheaper on waivers than Gordon and view him as a similarly viable, lower-cost target. listen ↗

Monday, September 28

Sidelined with a stinger and no clear timeline, ceding early-down work to Ollie Gordon; hold but don't rely on him until his practice status improves.

▶ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Ahead of Gordon on the depth chart but missed the game with a foot injury; expected to still get a share of work when healthy. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: More explosive than Gordon but less efficient; expected to split touches in a low-value backfield. listen ↗

▼ Fantasy Football Today: Missed Week 3 with a foot injury/stinger; last year's split data suggests he'd get more work if healthy, especially receiving work. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Also out, leaving Ollie Gordon as the primary back; severity of Wright's injury unclear. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Expected back in Week 4 after a foot injury, but his role vs. Gordon remains unclear despite historically being the lead back when Achane is out. listen ↗

▲ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Seen as a sneaky cheaper alternative to Gordon since he's held passing-down work and could end up with the better role in a muddled Miami backfield. listen ↗

▶ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Cheaper alternative to Gordon with elite speed; could split Achane's workload once healthy. listen ↗

▼ The Audible: Was inactive Sunday with a stinger, leaving Miami thin at running back. listen ↗

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