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Miami Dolphins · 2026
Who is Jaylen Wright’s handcuff?
Explore the full Miami Dolphins depth chart, player roles and draft history
On this week’s injury report
Jaylen Wright was listed as doubtful (stinger) for Week 3.
DoubtfulStinger· Did not practice
Jaylen Wright injury details
The published handcuff answer
Ollie Gordon II
Behind Jaylen Wright · MIA
Ollie Gordon II is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Jaylen Wright in our published Week 4 Miami Dolphins analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Gordon is already starting in Miami
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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Miami Dolphins backfield overview
If Jaylen Wright misses time
Fact: De'Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season, and Jaylen Wright is questionable with a foot issue and a stinger after being ruled out in Week 3. Ollie Gordon II started in Week 3, scoring a touchdown on 20 touches for 55 yards. Projection: Gordon is the lead if Wright cannot go and is arguably the lead either way; he is a touchdown-or-bust option against a tough Minnesota front. Gordon is free almost everywhere and is the ongoing hold here rather than a one-week fill-in, since Achane is not coming back this season. Wright is the sneaky add who could take the job once fully healthy, so Gordon's grip is not permanent.
De'Von Achane is done for the season with a torn ACL. Jaylen Wright, who missed Week 3 with a foot injury and a stinger, is questionable for Week 4 and could return. Ollie Gordon II started in Week 3 and turned 20 touches into 55 yards and a touchdown - inefficient but a real workload. Because Achane's absence is season-long, Gordon is a hold rather than a rental, though Wright is the back who could reclaim the job once he is fully healthy. Miami faces a difficult Vikings defense.
Became Miami's only available back after Achane's Week 3 knee injury, carried the offense the rest of the way and scored a short rushing touchdown. A big, physical runner who already owned short-yardage and goal-line work. With Achane's status unknown and Wright also hurt, he is the room's actionable pickup right now.
- availability_unverified
- starter_questionable
- stale_availability
- starter-questionable
- season-ending-injury-to-lead
- inefficient-usage
- tough-matchup
Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
DJ Herman
fullback · score 27/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 20 | 3 | 62 | 7.6 |
Carries + receptions, last 2 recorded games in 2026
Carries + receptions, last 2 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is Jaylen Wright’s handcuff?
Ollie Gordon II is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Jaylen Wright in our published Week 4 Miami Dolphins analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind Jaylen Wright?
Ollie Gordon II is the preferred replacement candidate in the published Miami Dolphins board. The board lists him at RB2. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if Jaylen Wright misses a game?
Ollie Gordon II is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Jaylen Wright in our published Week 4 Miami Dolphins analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs. Other published candidates include DJ Herman. Fact: De'Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season, and Jaylen Wright is questionable with a foot issue and a stinger after being ruled out in Week 3. Ollie Gordon II started in Week 3, scoring a touchdown on 20 touches for 55 yards. Projection: Gordon is the lead if Wright cannot go and is arguably the lead either way; he is a touchdown-or-bust option against a tough Minnesota front. Gordon is free almost everywhere and is the ongoing hold here rather than a one-week fill-in, since Achane is not coming back this season. Wright is the sneaky add who could take the job once fully healthy, so Gordon's grip is not permanent.
Should I add Ollie Gordon II as a handcuff?
Consider Ollie Gordon II if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind Jaylen Wright. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
Sources behind the analysis
- 2026 NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Achane ACL, Baker thumb, Jefferson ankle, Breece Hall quad, and more
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 4: Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II among top pickups to target
- Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings: Week 4 (2026)
Published analysis may use automated research. How evidence and recommendations are handled.
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