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Six touches in Week 11 Wright rushed five times for four yards and caught his lone target for two yards in Sunday's 34-19 win over the Raiders.

Impact Wright handled just five carries for the second-straight week, however, his one reception was his first of the season. The rookie running back has continued to disappoint on the ground. Since the Dolphins' Week 6 bye, Wright has recorded just 23 carries for 76 yards. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane has impressed in his starting role as Miami's most efficient back on the ground and in the passing game. Wright's limited opportunities make him very difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, and would need injuries to Achane or Raheem Mostert to gain more relevance for fantasy. The Dolphins will host the Patriots in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another inefficient showing Wright rushed five times for three yards during Monday's 23-15 win over the Rams.

Impact Wright has now totaled just 21 yards on 11 carries (1.9 YPC) in his last two appearances, a disappointing development after he averaged 5.3 YPC in his first six career appearances. He did, however, work as the No. 2 backfield option behind De'Veon Achane versus Los Angeles, while veteran Raheem Mostert was held without a rushing attempt but secured two of three targets while playing on third downs. Achane remains the Dolphins' clear lead option, but Wright and Mostert now appear to have firmly split leftover rushing and receiving duties. Wright will work to impress more with his opportunities Week 11 versus the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in loss to Buffalo Wright rushed six times for 18 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss at Buffalo.

Impact Wright continues to handle a depth role in the Dolphins' backfield behind De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert, both of whom were more effective versus the Bills. Achane has emerges as Miami's most dangerous offensive weapon in recent weeks, and he scored twice and surpassed 100 scrimmage yards versus Buffalo. Mostert, meanwhile, has been mostly useful in a No. 2 role, though he did lose a fumble Week 9. Wright will next work to impress in limited opportunities versus the Rams on Monday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Wright leads the Dolphins in yards per carry. Why hasn't he played more? ‘Jaylen’s been awesome,’ Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville said, later adding ‘The reality is, it’s a crowded room. It’s a good...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Only two carries in Week 8 loss Wright rushed twice for 18 yards during Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Wright continues to look explosive in limited opportunities, but it's De'Von Achane (10 carries) and Raheem Mostert (nine carries) who are entrenched as the leaders of Miami's backfield. Without one of Achane or Mostert missing time, or the Dolphins seeing a positive game script the likes of which has evaded the team this season, Wright will remain in a depth role. He'll look to continue showing flashes on the road at Buffalo in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Only two carries in Week 8 loss Wright carried the ball twice for 18 yards during Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2024 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Efficient again in limited work Wright rushed five times for 33 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Wright worked behind De'Von Achane (15 carries for 77 yards) and Raheem Mostert (11 carries for 50 yards) in the Dolphins' loss to Indianapolis, but his 6.6 YPC mark was the best of the group. The rookie fourth-round pick's explosiveness has been consistently impressive this season, but both Achane and Mostert have also been effective out of the backfield. Wright will need to continue impressing heading into a Week 8 matchup against Arizona if he wants to push for more opportunities in a backfield abundant with talent.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient again in limited work Wright rushed five times for 33 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

De'Von Achane among top dual-threat running backs in NFL to start season Achane’s receiving ability a perfect complement to Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Giants’ Tyrone Tracy, Dolphins’ Jaylen Wright show Day 3 picks can make big impact

A pair of low-round injury replacements stole the show in Week 5, as rookie RBs Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Jaylen Wright led their teams to wins.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Giants’ Tyrone Tracy, Dolphins’ Jaylen Wright show Day 3 picks can make big impact

Paces team in rushing Wright rushed 13 times for 86 yards and and did not draw a target in the Dolphins' 15-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Wright ended up with the largest workload of his young career after De'Von Achane exited the game in the first half with a concussion. The rookie responded in fine fashion, recording a team-high rushing yardage total while averaging a stellar 6.6 yards per carry. Wright's explosiveness rivals that of Achane, but if the latter has cleared concussion protocol in time for a Week 7 road matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 20, Wright could be back to playing third fiddle behind Achane and Raheem Mostert.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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OCTOBER 2, 2024 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Rushes nine times in MNF loss Wright carried the ball nine times for 32 yards and failed to secure his only target during Monday's 31-12 loss to the Titans on Monday night.

Impact Wright handled an increased workload due to Raheem Mostert (chest) remaining sidelined and Jeff Wilson (quadriceps) picking up an injury in pre-game warmups Monday, which limited him to two offensive snaps. Still, neither Wright or De'Von Achane (10 carries for 15 yards) were able to get much going in what was another miserable showing for the Dolphins' offense. Miami will have ana opportunity to bounce back against New England on Sunday, but if Mostert and/or Wilson are back in action, Wright will stand to see his workload decline.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sparsely involved in Week 3 loss Wright rushed twice for 17 yards during Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Wright looked solid with his two touches, but the rookie fourth-round pick had his opportunities stymied due to poor overall offensive performance with Skylar Thompson (ribs) and Tim Boyle under center. The Dolphins offense will work to get back on track versus the Titans on Monday Night Football, though if Raheem Mostert (chest) is able to heal up enough to retake the field, he and De'Von Achane will stand to dominate backfield opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets just five carries in NFL debut Wright carried five times for four yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2.

Impact Wright played 18 of the Dolphins' 76 snaps on offense in the loss, but 10 of those snaps came in the fourth quarter, when the Bills already had the game well in hand. Though the absence of Raheem Mostert (chest) opened up an opportunity for Wright to suit up Thursday after he had been inactive for the Week 1 win over the Jaguars, the rookie fourth-round pick wasn't able to capture meaningful playing time while the Dolphins leaned heavily on De'Von Achane as their lead back and also sprinkled in Jeff Wilson (11 snaps). Mostert and Wilson (oblique) both opened the week as a limited participants in practice Wednesday, and it may take an absence from either of the two backs in order for Wright to suit up Sunday in Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Bills Wright is active for Thursday night's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wright, who was a healthy scratch in Week 1, will enter Miami's backfield mix Thursday with Raheem Mostert (chest) inactive. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane (ankle) who had been listed as questionable, is active and figures to see his share of touches in the absence of any setbacks, with Jeff Wilson also a candidate to see increased work versus Buffalo. With that in mind, it remains to be seen how many touches Wright will handle in his NFL regular-season debut, but the speedy fourth-round rookie does possess intriguing playmaking upside in Miami's offense.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to make NFL debut Thursday Wright, who was a healthy scratch Week 1, seems likely to suit up for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Jaguars due to Raheem Mostert (chest) being ruled out and De'Von Ach...

Impact Wright, a rookie fourth-round pick, boasts explosiveness but not experience over 28-year-old veteran Jeff Wilson, but both players will stand to see expanded opportunities Thursday with Mostert ruled out. Depending on Achane's status for Week 2, it could even fall to Wright and Wilson to handle the entirety of Miami's backfield workload, in which case the team might have no choice other than to ride the hot hand. Wright impressed in the preseason and boasts 4.38 speed, making him a big-play candidate even on limited touches.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Won't suit up Week 1 Wright (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Though the Dolphins invested a fourth-round pick into him during April's draft and he impressed out of the backfield in Miami's preseason finale, Wright will have to wait at least another week to make his NFL debut. With starter Raheem Mostert and change-of-pace dynamo De'Von Achane both entering the season healthy, the Dolphins won't have much of a role on offense available for Wright. The Tennessee product also didn't lock down a special-teams role coming out of the preseason, so Jeff Wilson will dress ahead of Wright as the Dolphins' No. 3 back.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 77 total yards Friday Wright (undisclosed) rushed seven times for 36 yards and caught four of six targets for 41 yards in Friday's 24-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Wright was held out of the previous preseason game against the Commanders due to an undisclosed injury, but the rookie fourth-round pick's sizable workload Friday suggests he's back to full health. He's the latest speedster to join a Dolphins backfield led by Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane, but Wright could struggle to earn playing time early in his career while those other two running backs are healthy. Wright will get a chance to make his NFL regular-season debut Sept. 8 against the Jaguars.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out due to injury Wright was held out of Saturday's preseason contest against the Commanders due to an unspecified injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's not clear what injury Wright picked up during practice this week, but head coach Mike McDaniel didn't seem concerned about the severity in any facet. It seems likely the rookie running back will return to practice in short order and build upon what was an excellent preseason opener, in which the 2024 third-round pick ran for 55 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Wright isn't in uniform ahead of Saturday's preseason game against Washington, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Wright took 10 carries for 55 yards and a TD in Miami's preseason-opening win over the Falcons last Friday, breaking off a couple runs that allowed him to flash his impressive speed. With no injury reported, the Dolphins may just be holding the rookie out to get other players more snaps.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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