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Miami Dolphins Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Dolphins allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

10
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
78
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Dolphins

Players who have historically scored most against the Miami Dolphins defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Rico Dowdle
PIT
22.4
avg pts vs Dolphins (2 games)
#2 Target
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
19.8
avg pts vs Dolphins (4 games)
#3 Target
James Cook
BUF
18
avg pts vs Dolphins (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Miami Dolphins (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 D'Ernest Johnson
UNK
1.3
S2025 Wk18 TreVeyon Henderson
NE
17.3
S2025 Wk18 Reggie Gilliam
NE
3.6
S2025 Wk18 Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
35.3
S2025 Wk17 Bucky Irving
TB
8.3
S2025 Wk17 Kenneth Gainwell
TB
6.8
S2025 Wk16 Chase Brown
CIN
32.9
S2025 Wk16 Samaje Perine
CIN
12.1
S2025 Wk15 Jaylen Warren
PIT
7.8
S2025 Wk15 Rico Dowdle
PIT
12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Miami Dolphins defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Miami Dolphins allow an average of 10 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (78 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Miami Dolphins?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Miami Dolphins: Rico Dowdle (22.4 avg pts in 2 games), Rhamondre Stevenson (19.8 avg pts in 4 games), James Cook (18 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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