The NFL regular season is just around the corner, which means fantasy drafts are in full swing. The Miami Dolphins have several skill players of interest to potential fantasy owners.
Here is a look at Miami’s wide receivers:
ESPN Fantasy Projection: 103.5 receptions, 1,025.5 yards, 5.4 touchdowns
Over/under: I am predicting under with the receptions simply because it's triple digits. So much has to go right for Landry to produce back-to-back 100-catch seasons. For starters, Landry likely must stay healthy for all 16 games, which is unpredictable. Second, I expect Landry’s targets to decrease this year due to other receivers around him getting better. Miami must spread the ball around to win more games. I’m going over on the yards and touchdowns. Landry should take the next step in making more long and intermediate plays, especially with few opportunities.
ESPN Fantasy Projection: 65.8 receptions, 958.9 yards, 5.7 touchdowns
Over/under: Parker is one of the reasons why I expect Landry’s targets to go down. Parker will be the No. 2 option, but he’s the most athletic receiver and biggest playmaker the Dolphins have. The receptions and yards are a little high for Parker. So I’m going under. I do think Parker will be a threat in the red zone and will go over on the touchdowns. Health also is a concern for Parker. He probably needs a full season without major injuries to reach these numbers.
ESPN Fantasy Projection: 25 receptions, 371.2 yards, 1.7 touchdowns
Over/under: Take the over on all three projections. Stills struggled last year, but these are low numbers for the receiver. Stills has been one of the team’s hardest workers since the spring and he’s going into a contract year. That means he’s motivated to produce. Don’t expect Stills to light it up. But these projections should be easy for Stills to surpass.
Who else could see time: The Dolphins have depth this year at receiver via the draft. Rookies Leonte Carroo and Jakeem Grant could see playing time if there is an injury. Carroo already is pushing Stills in training camp and had three receptions in the preseason opener. Grant had four receptions against the Giants but is still raw as a slot receiver.
