Nov 6, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) breaks free of the tackle attempt of Chicago Bears linebacker Nicholas Morrow (53) to pick up yardage in the third quarter at Soldier Field. Miami defeated Chicago 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears
Death, Taxes and Running Back By Committees. As we wrap up week 9, here is a running back all owners needs to stash immediately.
Jeff Wilson 44% Owned
Jeff Wilson rushed nine times for 51 yards in Miami’s Week 9 win over Chicago, adding three catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. In his first game with the Dolphins the veteran played 50% of snaps in the Week 9 win over the Bears. Raheem Mostert, notably, played 46% of snaps. In other words, Wilson led the Dolphins’ backfield in his first game with the team.
Th 26-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline reuniting head coach Mike McDaniel and running back Raheem Mostert after the three spent the last several seasons together in San Francisco.
It’s a bullish sign regarding Wilson’s role going forward, and a concerning development for Mostert owners. This backfield is looking like a full-blown committee just one week into Wilson’s arrival. The good news is that both backs look to have value in a a elite offense and playing a bad Browns rush defense in Week 10. It’s fair to assume Wilson will lead the team in touches after his strong performance Sunday.
He needs to be owned everywhere.
