The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are meeting Monday night in a battle of two teams hoping to avoid ending September without a win.
After a lopsided Week 1 loss, the Dolphins bounced back with a pair of competitive outings against a pair of divisional opponents. But neither effort was enough to get a win. The Jets were even closer to snatching wins against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but last minute field goals doomed them in both contests.
With the Dolphins and Jets both licking their chops to find offensive momentum against a winless opponent, it could be a good night for a few playmakers. Here are five players who stand out as good DFS options in the prime-time matchup:
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5. Jets RB Breece Hall, $7,000
Not only have the Dolphins struggled to stop opposing rushing attacks, they’ve been pieced up by running backs in the pass game too. Two weeks ago, Rhamondre Stevenson recorded the longest reception of his career when he got a chance to face Miami’s defense.
With Justin Fields presenting defenses with a lot to worry about, Hall has an opportunity to feast. In Week 1, that meant 145 yards from scrimmage. If the Dolphins struggle to keep the Jets in check, it’ll likely be Hall who reaps a significant percentage of the rewards.
4. Dolphins WR Malik Washington, $5,000
Washington isn’t expensive and that could make him a steal if he continues to see his versatile role in the Dolphins offense grow. “Maleebo” averages two receptions and two rushing attempts per game, and scored on a rough-and-tumble punt return two weeks ago.
An offensive touchdown for Washington is a matter of when, not if. A touchdown Monday night would make the second-year receiver a bargain.
3. Jets WR Garrett Wilson, $7,300
An already unimpressive Dolphins secondary is now without two of its Week 1 starters: Storm Duck and Jason Marshall. While veterans Jack Jones and Rasul Douglas aren’t terrible options for Miami, they may struggle to keep the Jets’ top receiving option in check.
Wilson caught seven passes for 95 yards in his only full game with Justin Fields, and he had 10 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown last week with Tyrod Taylor. New York will want to get Wilson heavily involved Monday night.
2. Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II, $4,800
Miami coaches were seemingly wary about giving Gordon too much responsibility too early in his career. After three weeks, those concerns have been assuaged by a rookie who has shown maturity and trustworthiness on the field.
That should mean even more touches for Gordon, who had nine last week and a goal line rushing touchdown. Given his upward trend, the relatively cheap price tag for Gordon makes him a bargain that allows you to really dole out your spending elsewhere.
1. Jets QB Justin Fields, $7,600
Fields is an expensive add for good reason. The Dolphins allowed quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Drake Maye, and Josh Allen to collectively record six passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in the first three weeks. Miami hasn’t yet recorded a takeaway.
The Jets’ recently returned starting quarterback brings the greatest rushing threat Miami will see from any passer all season, and the Dolphins haven’t demonstrated that they know how to stop him.
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Top DFS lineup picks for Dolphins vs. Jets in Monday Night Football
Reporting by Adam Stites, Dolphins Wire / Dolphins Wire
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