Ollie Gordon

RB, MIA

Gordon stepped into Miami's backfield as the clear lead back after Devon Achane's season-ending ACL injury, playing nearly every snap in Week 4, but his per-carry efficiency was ugly (sub-3 YPC) in an offense most shows call one of the league's worst. With Jalen Wright working back from a foot issue, Gordon's hold on the job is already being treated as temporary rather than secure.

The arc flipped fast: on 9/27-9/28, shows like The Audible, Rotoworld, and RotoWire Fantasy Football all called him the priority waiver add after Achane went down, with Dynasty Nerds even floating selling him for a high 2nd-round pick while the price was hot. By 9/29-9/30, the mood soured — Fantasy Football Today, Fantasy Focus Football, and Yahoo's Josh & Hayden all flagged his poor yards-per-carry and brutal offensive context, with Establish The Run ranking him just 130th overall. By 10/1, with Wright healthy again and a tough Vikings run defense on deck, Yahoo's Matt Harmon and Fantasy Life both warned against big FAAB spends, while only The Audible still liked him as a flex over Wright.

The line: Grab him cheap off waivers as a touchdown-dependent flex, but don't overbid FAAB or hold long-term value with Wright healthy again. · updated Oct 01

Thursday, October 1

Shows split on him: The Audible likes him over Jaylen Wright as a flex play, but Fantasy Life and Harmon's crew both caution against spending big FAAB given Wright's return looms and a brutal Vikings run defense awaits.Treat him as a cheap speculative add, not a must-start.

▶ Fantasy Life Show: Benefited from Devon Achane's injury but questionable status and competition from Jaylen Wright create ambiguity; hosts warn against overpaying in FAAB bidding. listen ↗

▲ The Audible: Preferred start-sit choice over Jaylen Wright this week as a viable flex option. listen ↗

▼ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Hosts warn against high waiver bids on him since Jalen Wright may return and reclaim work; tough matchup vs. Vikings' top run defense makes him a clear sit this week. listen ↗

Wednesday, September 30

▶ Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football: Identified as the waiver-wire name everyone is chasing after filling in for an injured Jalen Wright, but hosts preferred buying Wright instead once healthy. listen ↗

▼ Establish The Run Fantasy Football: Ranked just 130th overall despite being a 'starter' because the Dolphins' offense is historically bad and Jalen Wright may cut into his touches once healthy. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Went for huge FAAB bids (~80+) on waivers, but hosts cautioned it's risky given Miami's poor offense and unclear role certainty versus Jaylen Wright. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Went for roughly 20-40% of FAAB across leagues on waivers, with one extreme $75 bid reported. listen ↗

▲ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Could see a huge workload if Jalen Wright sits, making him a volume-based flex play despite a brutal matchup against Minnesota's top run defense. listen ↗

▼ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: Hosts refuse to start him given Miami's brutal 13.5-point team total, even with Jaylen Wright banged up. listen ↗

▼ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: Ranked dead last (RB40) with the NFL's worst success rate among 20+ carry backs; Dolphins projected for only 14 points vs Brian Flores' defense. listen ↗

Tuesday, September 29

Volume is there—he played nearly every snap after Achane's injury—but efficiency isn't, with most shows citing poor per-carry numbers and a bad Dolphins offense as red flags; Fantasy Life is the outlier pushing flex-worthy upside while the rest of the pack treats him as a modest, mid-single-digit FAAB stopgap rather than a clear RB1.

▼ Fantasy Focus Football: Forced into a large role after Devon Achane's injury but has shown little (2.7 YPC career) and faces a brutal stretch (Minnesota, Cincinnati, bye); not a top-30 RB for hosts. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Coach wants him as an every-down back; hosts view him as the top waiver pickup at RB but worry about spending too much FAB given Miami's bad offense and tough upcoming matchups before a bye. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Got 100% of Dolphins RB touches after Devon Achane's season-ending ACL tear but averaged under 3 yards per touch in a bad offense; projected as a touchdown-dependent flex. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Called 'fool's gold' by one host; could be viewed as the bigger, more physical 'thumper' option but Miami's offense barely reaches the goal line. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Life Show: Expected to lead the Dolphins backfield after Achane's injury and Jalen Wright's foot issue, projected for 10+ touches with flex-worthy upside. listen ↗

▼ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Hosts warned against spending big FAAB on him despite a big game vs. KC, citing poor efficiency metrics and a bad Miami offense/committee backfield. listen ↗

▶ Harris Fantasy Football Podcast: Debated alongside Jalen Wright as the Dolphins' backfield answer post-Achane; hosts expect a bidding war (potentially $30+ FAAB) but urge caution unless desperate. listen ↗

▶ Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football: Becomes the top waiver target in Miami's backfield after Achane's injury, though hosts caution he won't get 20 touches given Miami's bad offense; moderate FAAB spend recommended. listen ↗

▲ The Audible: Named the top RB waiver target after Jalen Wright's injury; had a TD and a nice reception, and the team remains committed to the run, though hosts aren't overly excited about him. listen ↗

▼ The Audible: Was unimpressive with 2.4 YPC on 17 carries; projected as short-yardage back in a below-average offense facing negative game scripts, less appealing than Wright. listen ↗

▶ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Played every RB snap after De'Von Achane's season-ending knee injury but isn't a lock to be the clear RB1 given uncertain backfield split. listen ↗

▶ The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: Viewed as a season-long stopgap for Devon Achane owners but hosts are lukewarm since he splits work with Jaylen Wright on a bad Dolphins offense. listen ↗

▶ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: Stepped in for Achane as RB12 last week on 84% of snaps and all 20 touches, but 12 of 18 carries went for 3 yards or less; hosts recommend a modest FAAB bid (~8%) rather than overpaying. listen ↗

▶ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Took over work with Jalen Wright out, scored a TD but was inefficient; considered a committee back worth a modest FAB bid (~$7). listen ↗

Monday, September 28

All three shows agree: with Achane and Wright banged up, Gordon is the clear top waiver priority and steps into lead-back work, cramping issues aside — add him now if Achane's health is in doubt.

▼ Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football: Becomes the presumptive lead back after Achane's ACL injury, but hosts say he's not talented enough to be a league-winner and recommend selling him now for a high 2nd-round pick. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Focus Football: Scored a TD but didn't dominate touches; becomes the priority waiver add with Achane out. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Took over after Achane's injury and looked good, but hosts expect a committee with Jalen Wright rather than a full workload takeover. listen ↗

▲ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Played 87% of snaps after Achane left and is the preferred waiver add over Jalen Wright due to touchdown upside, though it'll likely be a committee. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Performed well while Jaylen Wright was out and might fit the new coaching staff's scheme even when Wright returns. listen ↗

▶ Fantasy Football Today: Preferred as the power/red-zone back over Wright, but hosts say neither back carries much fantasy value in this offense. listen ↗

▶ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Debated as co-top target after Achane's ACL tear, but hosts worry Jalen Wright could split the backfield, capping his ceiling; still worth a mid-teens FAAB bid. listen ↗

▲ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Named the top waiver-wire add this week as the healthy option behind Achane, even though Jalen Wright is technically the RB2 on the depth chart. listen ↗

▲ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Stepped in for Achane with 17 carries for 41 yards, a TD, and 3 catches; preferred Miami back but likely to split touches with Jalen Wright. listen ↗

▲ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Looked good filling in and is the top waiver-wire pickup for the Dolphins backfield after Achane's injury. listen ↗

▲ Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football: Became the lead back after Achane and Jaylen Wright went down, though he also left briefly with cramping; hosts call him a priority waiver add. listen ↗

▲ The Audible: Scored his first TD of the season after Achane's injury and would be in line for more work if Achane misses time, though he also dealt with cramping. listen ↗

Sunday, September 27

▲ The Audible: Scored a touchdown and showed more physical, edgy running style, being flagged as a strong waiver wire pickup. listen ↗

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