Raheem

Mostert

After leading the league with 18 rushing touchdowns in 2023, Mostert struggled to make much of an impact this season. The veteran running back took a clear backseat to De’Von Achane this season and finished the year with a rushing line of 85-278-2. Mostert will be a free agent this offseason, and turns 33 in April. His days as a lead back are all but over, but whether or not he can catch on with another team in a committee role is to be determined. What will likely be his final season in Miami didn’t do much to help his case, but it’s hard to blame the Dolphins for not wanting to take De’Von Achane off the field. As things stand right now, it’s hard to find any fantasy upside for Mostert heading into next season, but that could change depending on where he lands.

Mostert contributed little from a fantasy perspective though his 24 offensive snaps were only eight fewer than Achane on the day. The slightly tilted game script was a factor. The trusty football player is not fantasy-relevant entering a Week 18 matchup against the Jets. The 8-8 Dolphins remain on the playoff bubble and will likely feature Achance, if possible.

Per usual, Mostert operated as the backup running back for Miami. De’Von Achane racked up 17 carries and six catches, putting plenty of distance between himself and Mostert in the pecking order for touches. Mostert hasn’t topped 10 touches since Week 9 and isn’t likely to do so versus the Browns next week. He is a touchdown-or-bust RB4 for the final week of the fantasy season.

Mostert outsnapped Jaylen Wright 26-3, and has now taken at least 20 snaps in each of his last three healthy weeks. It has led to 32 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards on 20 touches. Mostert is a non-factor down the fantasy stretch barring a surprise De’Von Achane injury.

Mostert was unable to play in Week 14 but he is good to go after practicing in full on Friday. The change-of-pace player is just a touchdown-dependent RB5, likely unable to crack double-digit touches while operating in the Dolphins’ three-player backfield.

Mostert has been dealing with a hip injury for the last several weeks and missed last week’s game against the Jets due to the injury despite being limited in practice. Whether he suits up against the Texans or not, Mostert won’t have any fantasy utility, as he’s totaled just 68 yards from scrimmage in his last four combined games.

Mostert missed Week 14 while dealing with a lingering hip issue. He was limited in all three practices before being listed as questionable, so today’s limited session doesn’t tell us much. With De’Von Achane fully taking over the Miami backfield, Mostert isn’t on the fantasy radar, healthy or not.

Mostert will sit against New York with his lingering hip issue. De’Von Achane should be locked in for 20 touches against a suspect Jets defense and explosive rookie RB Jaylen Wright could see a handful of touches in the Miami backfield. Wright would only be a fantasy option in deep formats with multiple flex spots.

Mostert has been banged up all year and has never really looked right. This is backed up by the numbers. He is averaging 3.6 yards per carry, well below his career average. With Mostert presumably out for Week 14, Jaylen Wright will serve as the Dolphins’ No. 2 back versus the Jets. Wright is worth a stash in deeper leagues but isn’t likely to steal much work from De’Von Achane.

Mostert has been playing through the hip issue for a few weeks, so it’s a bit of a surprise to see him listed as questionable. We still expect him to take the field on Sunday, but his questionable tag serves as a reminder that Mostert is still laboring through the hip issue as the season reaches its end. Mostert is not on the fantasy radar for Week 14.