Dolphins-Broncos Fantasy Outlook

The Miami Dolphins not only are betting favorites in their matchup against the Denver Broncos, but certainly look like they'll extend their winning streak to six games based on the fantasy projections of Sports Illustrated fantasy expert Michael Fabiano.
QUARTERBACKS
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Tua Tagovailoa at Broncos
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Drew Lock at Dolphins
RUNNING BACKS
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Melvin Gordon vs. Dolphins: "Gordon's fantasy managers got some good news last week, as he dominated Phillip Lindsay in snaps and touches. The bad news is that Gordon failed to score more than 10.7 points for the third straight game. The threat of Lindsay looms too, and game script could be a problem against the Dolphins as long as Drew Lock is playing at such a poor level. At best, Gordon should be viewed as a risk-reward RB2/flex option."
WIDE RECEIVERS
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DeVante Parker at Broncos
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Jerry Jeudy vs. Dolphins: "Jeudy is seeing plenty of targets in recent weeks, but Drew Lock has been inaccurate at times, and the Broncos might have to start Brett Rypien because Lock has injured ribs. Regardless, the rookie is a tough sell for me this week against the Dolphins and cornerback Xavien Howard. Miami has allowed just four touchdowns to receivers lined out wide, and it's held down DeAndre Hopkins, Robert Woods, and Tyler Lockett."
TIGHT ENDS
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Mike Gesicki at Broncos
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KICKERS
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Jason Sanders at Broncos: "Sanders has scored a combined 27 fantasy points over his last two games, and he’s put up at least 13 points in four of his last six. I like him to produce another nice line this week, as the Broncos have given up 22 field goals and the second-most fantasy points (10.7 PPG) to the position. Sanders is still a free agent in a lot of leagues, so grab him and start him."
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Brandon McManus vs. Dolphins: "McManus has averaged a solid 9.1 fantasy points this season, but nearly half of his points have come in just two games. He's a fade for me this week, as the Dolphins have been one of the league's stingiest teams against kickers. Only one opposing kicker (Jason Myers) has scored more than seven fantasy points against them this season."
TEAM DEFENSES
Dolphins D/ST at Broncos: "The Dolphins D/ST has put up just 12 combined fantasy points in its last two games, but it has a smash spot this week in Denver. The Broncos could be without Drew Lock, leaving Brett Rypien as the next in line at quarterback. Defenses have averaged the most fantasy points (10.3 PPG) against Denver, so Miami should produce a strong stat line."

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of Miami Dolphins On SI and host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press and the Dolphins team website. In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books, such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.
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