The Miami Dolphins will travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Ollie Gordon II.
Is Ollie Gordon II Playing in Week 1?
Gordon is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Dolphins’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ollie Gordon II in Week 1?
The Dolphins selected Ollie Gordon in the sixth draft round in April, viewing him as a speculative player who could develop with time. That development has been accelerated, which is precisely why teams draft for depth.
Jaylen Wright will be inactive to open the season with a leg injury, and the undersized De’Von Achane is working through a calf issue. You would be overthinking things by flexing Gordon this week, but there is no excuse for him to be on as many waiver wires as he currently is.
Gordon scored 36 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Oklahoma State and saw 13.2% of his touches come through the passing game in 2024. Miami’s offense has been based on horizontal movement, motion, and speed, making Gordon an exciting prospect if he gets on the field regularly. There is no telling what Gordon’s long-term role will be, but he is getting an opportunity to show his value in a live game, something very few players with his draft capital get to do in September.
We will learn much about this team’s opinion of his upside in the opener. You should add him now while he costs nothing instead of risking a premium price when the Week 2 waivers run.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Ollie Gordon II’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Gordon is projected to score 8.7 points in PPR formats. This includes 34.9 rushing yards, 0.5 rushing touchdowns, 1.1 receptions for 7.1 receiving yards, and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
