MIA Ollie Gordon II
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: MIA.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: MIA (Miami Dolphins)
- Bye week (2026): 7
- Background: Oklahoma State, 1,732 rushing yards and 21 TDs in college
2026 Outlook
Ollie Gordon II inherits the Dolphins starting running back role after De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, ending Achane's 2026 season. Gordon will take over a permanent starting position after spending the first three weeks as a backup. The physical runner who accumulated 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns at Oklahoma State brings a hard-charging style that should complement QB Malik Willis' scrambling ability, though Gordon primarily operates as a down runner rather than a pass-catcher.
Fantasy considerations: Gordon's pass-catching upside is limited — his skills lie primarily in his ability to wear down defenses with his hard running style rather than creating fantasy points through the air. However, running backs who transition to permanent starter roles are rarely available on waivers, making Gordon a must-add player for fantasy managers who need help at the position. The Dolphins offense ranks last in points scored (2026), creating a ceiling concern despite increased opportunities (per Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings: Injuries are thrusting second options into prominent roles for Week 4).
Emerging as a legitimate contributor (Oct 14): By Week 6, Gordon has posted 27 carries for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns across his two starts as the Dolphins' lead back—averaging 6.9 yards per carry, a significant efficiency mark even in Miami's struggling offense. NFL.com analyst Nick Shook flags Gordon as having "legitimate juice" and notes he's "fun to watch" among Miami's young playmakers. The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer ranks the Dolphins 30th (up one spot from prior week) partly on Gordon's emergence, suggesting "another backfield star has been born" and that his productivity will help them avoid a winless season "after one-possession losses to the Vikings and Bengals." Multiple analysts note Gordon's hard-charging style is producing efficiency despite the offensive line struggles and weak passing game. Gordon remains a critical piece for Miami's fantasy outlook—if the Dolphins' passing game improves or Willis gains confidence, Gordon's rushing volume could translate into low-end RB1 production by season's end (per Dolphins Week 6 Power Rankings Roundup: Race for No. 1 Pick Starting to Form).
Week 4 waiver-wire impact (Oct 1): In Week 3, after Achane's ACL injury, Gordon handled 17 carries for 41 yards and a TD plus 3 catches, establishing himself as Miami's clear lead back. Stadium Rant identifies Gordon as a must-add running back who offers legitimate weekly starter value once rostered. Gordon emerges as a legitimate breakout candidate heading into Week 4—a full workload over the next several weeks while Achane recovers could turn a Week 3 waiver pickup into a legitimate weekly starter by midseason, especially if Miami leans on the run game with a banged-up receiving corps (per Fantasy Football Week 4: Sleepers, Waiver Wire, Starts And Sits - stadiumrant.com).
Role / Depth Chart
Dolphins' primary running back replacing De'Von Achane. Handles early-down work and goal-line carries. Receives most of Miami's RB touches, with Jaylen Wright as backup option.
Injury Status
No known injuries.
Recent News
- 2026-09-29 — Week 4 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II/Jaylen Wright, Kalif... (Week 4 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II/Jaylen Wright, Kalif...)
- 2026-09-28 — Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Debate: Braelon Allen vs. Ollie Gordon II (Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Debate: Braelon Allen vs. Ollie Gordon II)
- 2026-09-28 — De’Von Achane’s ACL tear creates fantasy football turmoil: Why Ollie Gordon II is the... (De’Von Achane’s ACL tear creates fantasy football turmoil: Why Ollie Gordon II is the...)
- 2026-09-29 — Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 4: Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II among top pickups... (Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 4: Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II among top pickups...)
- 2026-09-29 — Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings: Injuries are thrusting second options into prominent roles for Week 4 (Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings: Injuries are thrusting second options into prominent roles for Week 4)
Open Questions
- Will Gordon's limited pass-catching ability limit his floor in PPR formats despite high carry volume?
- Can the Dolphins' last-ranked passing offense improve enough to make Gordon a consistent fantasy starter?