Jeff Wilson Jr.

Jeff Wilson joined the Miami squad in Week 9 and immediately took on a sizable role. Wilson averaged 10 carries for 49 yards and nearly 0.4 TDs per game from Weeks 9 through 18. Raheem Mostert averaged an eerily similar workload with ten carries for 55 yards and 0.25 TDs per game. The two both missed one game entirely over this stretch, but posted an almost identical fantasy point-per-game output at ten points per game (RB32/33) with Wilson getting the slight lean in terms of expected points based on usage. Wilson out-targeted Mostert 23 to 20. However, Mostert was the superior back on a per-touch basis. The journeyman running back was superior in yards after contact per attempt (4.01 versus 2.33) and caught 18 of his 20 targets. Wilson only converted 12 of his 23 targets into receptions.

The team opted to bring back Mostert on a two-year deal ($5.6MM, $2.2MM guaranteed) and also re-sign Wilson to a 2-year deal worth up to $8.2 million ($2.65MM guaranteed). Considering the contracts and difference in age, I much prefer Wilson as my preferred Dolphins running back to target.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Miami Dolphins are bringing back RB Jeff Wilson Jr. on a two-year deal worth up to $8.2 million.

Fantasy Impact

The Dolphins brought back both of their key running backs from 2022, Wilson and RB Raheem Mostert. Wilson had 392 yards in eight games with the Dolphins last season, scoring four touchdowns, after being traded there by the 49ers. Wilson, Mostert and the Dolphins will continue to threaten defenses with their speed.