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RBMIA40 insightsLatest Oct 8, 2026
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NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Gordon played 60% of snaps after the first drive and finished with 7.6 expected half PPR points (RB36) on nine carries and two receptions, including 100 rushing yards. However, Winks says he didn't do anything overly impressive on tape and the backfield remains up for grabs. Gordon's 65.5 total yards projection in betting markets is way off base; Winks has taken the under himself. The Dolphins project for 18.0 points (28th) at home against Cincinnati, and game script should limit available carries.
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NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Gordon II rushed for 100 yards on only nine carries against the Vikings' defense in Week 4, a notably efficient performance. However, the source notes this was somewhat anomalous given the Vikings' strong run defense performance the previous two weeks, holding D'Andre Swift and Bucky Irving to 2.8 and 3.1 yards per carry respectively, and attributes some of Gordon's success to favorable circumstances including a down-by-contact call that negated a long run.
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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football
Despite a strong Week 4 performance with nine carries and a touchdown, Ollie Gordon's role remains unclear; he and Jaylen Wright were relatively close in touches and snap counts. Thursday Night Football does not trust Gordon as a consistent upside play, cautioning against overemphasizing one good game after he was a major waiver-wire talking point. Faces a tough matchup against Cincinnati's defense, which is much better against the run than last year with Dexter Lawrence anchoring the middle.
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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026The Phinsider
Ollie Gordon II had his breakout game with 100 yards on 9 carries (11.1 YPC), and the source says he should be the starter moving forward. Excluding the 53-yard run (using 'The Kalen Ballage Rule'), he went 47 yards on 8 carries for 5.9 YPC, showing he was effective overall. He runs angry and with power. However, the source's biggest concern is ball security; Gordon was carrying the ball too loosely when going into traffic, which defensive coordinators will exploit.
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PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ollie Gordon II had his breakout game and should be the starter moving forward. He ended up with 100 yards on 9 carries (11.1 YPC). Excluding the 53-yard run (using 'The Kalen Ballage Rule'), he went 47 yards on 8 carries for a 5.9 YPC average, which is solid. One of those 8 runs included a play where he was 'touched down' when he could have had many more yards. The source notes Gordon runs angry and with power, but has concerns about ball security, carrying the ball too loosely when going into traffic.
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PositiveValueOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Gordon gained 100 yards on just nine carries against Minnesota in Week 4, with 47 yards and a touchdown on his other eight rushes after a 53-yard run. Despite the Dolphins offense being potentially the worst in the NFL, which limits his ceiling, Gordon has better odds than anyone else to lead his team in carries for the remainder of the season. He will be a useful RB2 or flex option at times over the next two months as bye weeks begin.
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PositiveMatchupOct 6, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Gordon faces the Bengals in Week 5 after posting a 9-100-1 line against the Vikings' vaunted defense, including a 53-yard run and the only TD of the game. He ran 60% of routes with a 17% TPRR (2 targets, 2 catches). The Bengals just gave up 91 scrimmage yards to Bhayshul Tuten and could have allowed more if not for a negated TD run. Visiting teams in the early window at Miami's stadium face a sun-and-heat disadvantage, which could benefit Gordon.
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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Gave the most amusing outcome for fantasy, putting up 19.0 PPR points off the bench on just 11 touches; despite Jaylen Wright getting the start and first two carries, Gordon ultimately played 59% of snaps and took 11 of 16 RB opportunities; in the second half, Gordon ripped off a 52-yard run and played 88% of snaps, taking seven of eight RB opportunities and scoring a TD from 12 yards out; figures to start and get most of the work Week 5 against Cincinnati, though the efficiency seen Sunday is unlikely to continue.
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