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Kenny Stills catches one pass in Week 9.

Stills gained 19 yards on his lone reception against the Jets. Stills pushed to play despite dealing with a groin injury, so perhaps another several days off ahead of Week 10 will give him time to get closer to 100%. You’re hoping for a big play if you insert him into fantasy lineups against the Packers next week.

11/5/18 - 10:14 AM ET

Danny Amendola leads the Dolphins in Week 9 receiving.

Amendola was targeted seven times against the Jets, catching five passes for 47 yards with a long of 26 yards. The veteran receiver has at least five receptions and 43 yards in each of Brock Osweiler’s four starts, so he should offer a solid floor in PPR leagues next week against the Packers.

11/5/18 - 10:12 AM ET

Kalen Ballage gets three touches in Week 9.

Ballage had one carry for -2 yards and added two receptions (on two targets) for 17 yards versus the Jets. This was the most extensive action yet for the rookie running back, so he’s not a reliable fantasy option at the moment.

11/5/18 - 10:11 AM ET

Kenyan Drake gets seven touches in Week 9.

Meanwhile, Frank Gore received 21 touches including 20 carries in the Dolphins’ win. Drake had three carries for nine yards and four receptions (on six targets) for 26 yards. It’s difficult to question an offensive coach like Adam Gase, but it’s surprising that Drake didn’t receive more than three carries while Gore gained just 53 yards on his 20 attempts—especially when Gase himself has said Drake will usually pop a big play if given enough chances. Anyway, this was a disappointing outing after Drake averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game in the last four games, but he’ll look to get more touches and bounce back next week against the Packers.

11/5/18 - 10:09 AM ET

Frank Gore gets 21 touches against the Jets.

Gore out-touched Kenyan Drake 21-7, as the Dolphins opted to pound their veteran running back in a defensive battle. Gore had 20 carries for 53 yards and added one reception for six yards in the Week 9 win. In the win, Gore passes the great Barry Sanders for the sixth-most scrimmage yards of all-time with 18,204. Gore has double-digit carries in each of the last six games, but he’s had fantasy point totals of 2, 5, and 5 (standard scoring) the last three weeks. He’s a better real-life asset for the Dolphins than he is a fantasy option right now.

11/5/18 - 10:06 AM ET

Brock Osweiler avoids mistakes in Dolphins’ win.

Osweiler was 15/24 for 139 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in a defensive battle against the Jets. Osweiler looks like he’ll be under-center next week against the Packers, but he’s not a recommended fantasy option.

11/5/18 - 10:01 AM ET

Deontay Burnett didn’t catch a pass in Week 9.

With Quincy Enunwa back in the lineup, Sam Darnold’s college teammate is seeing his playing time decrease. Burnett is just a dynasty-league option at the moment.

11/5/18 - 09:58 AM ET