As expected, the Dolphins' passing game took center stage Sunday in a matchup that lined up particularly well on paper, but Mostert was able to salvage an otherwise non-descript day with a one-yard scoring plunge late in the first half. Mostert was eventually outgained by returning rookie De'Von Achane, who got plenty of garbage-time opportunity, but it appears the former remains the top early-down option in Miami's backfield heading into a Week 14 home matchup against a tough Titans run defense on Monday night, Dec. 11.
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Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIA | 12 | 162 | 828 | 5 | 14 | 49 | 28 | 4 |
| 2022 | MIA | 16 | 181 | 891 | 5 | 3 | 67 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | SF | 1 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SF | 8 | 104 | 521 | 5 | 2 | 80 | 11 | 1 |
Receiving
As expected, the Dolphins' passing game took center stage Sunday in a matchup that lined up particularly well on paper, but Mostert was able to salvage an otherwise non-descript day with a one-yard scoring plunge late in the first half. Mostert was eventually outgained by returning rookie De'Von Achane, who got plenty of garbage-time opportunity, but it appears the former remains the top early-down option in Miami's backfield heading into a Week 14 home matchup against a tough Titans run defense on Monday night, Dec. 11.
Mostert played through the same injury last week en route to a 20-89-2 rushing line and then managed limited practices this Thursday and Friday. The real threat to his value is the return of De'Von Achane (knee), who was a full participant Friday and also enters Sunday without an injury designation. Mostert is still worth starting in most leagues, as he was productive with Achane in the lineup earlier this season and is facing a Washington defense that ranks 20th in fantasy points allowed to RBs and 23rd in YPC allowed (4.3) to the position.
After missing Wednesday session, Mostert was back on the field Thursday, albeit as a partial participant. Fellow running back De'Von Achane (knee) joined Mostert as a limited participant, and Friday's injury report should provide added clarity with regard to both players' chances of suiting up Sunday against the Commanders. So far, the Dolphins haven't suggested that Mostert is in any danger of being sidelined this weekend.
Mostert didn't practice Wednesday, so the running back's return to Thursday's session has him moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. Miami's looming injury report is slated to reveal Mostert's official participation level as he mixed into drills again.
Mostert was listed with the same pair of injuries last week and ended up taking 20 carries for 94 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-13 win over the Jets. He'll likely be able to play again this Sunday against the Commanders, though there's a chance he'll have to share some of the snaps at running back with De'Von Achane, who has been listed as a limited practice participant since injuring his knee in a Week 11 win over Las Vegas. Achane sat out the Week 12 victory over the Jets but isn't expected to require another long-term absence.
With De'Von Achane (knee) inactive for the fifth time in the last six games, Mostert handled 20 of Miami's 33 carries by running backs. He was quiet for most of the game but got going late after New York's defense wore down. Mostert scored from 13 yards out in the fourth quarter, giving him sole possession of the league lead with 12 rushing touchdowns, then bolstered that total with a 34-yard touchdown two drives later. Achane was close to suiting up for Friday's game, so he'll likely be available to split carries with Mostert against the Commanders in Week 13.
In the three games before Achane landed on injured reserve Oct. 11, he and Mostert had been splitting work out of the backfield. Mostert proceeded to see more than 50 percent of the snaps on offense and averaged 13.8 touches while Achane was sidelined over the subsequent four contests, and he then handled a 78 percent snap share and 22 carries - both season highs - with Achane being limited to just three snaps in his return to action in this past Sunday's win over Las Vegas. With Achane back on the sideline for Week 12 and with another running back in Salvon Ahmed (foot) ruled out for the season, Jeff Wilson should step in as the Dolphins' No. 2 option after being inactive last week. Mostert still appears likely to dominate the backfield work for as long as Friday's contest remains competitive.
Though Mostert is managing ankle and knee issues and was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate, he'll be available for Friday's contest. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane (knee) is listed as questionable, and if he's unavailable versus New York, Jeff Wilson and Darrynton Evans would be in line to work behind Mostert in Miami's Week 12 backfield.
Mostert has appeared on both of the Dolphins' first two Week 12 practice reports as a limited participant due to the pair of injuries, but the team seems to be capping his reps as a matter of load management rather than as a result of any concern about his availability for Friday's game against the Jets. Instead, the status of fellow running back De'Von Achane (knee) -- who was a limited practice participant Wednesday -- appears to be more up in the air than Mostert's as Friday's game approaches. If Achane isn't able to play Friday, Jeff Wilson would serve as the top understudy to Mostert, who carried a season-high 22 times in this past Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
4/9/1992 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 205 lbs
Birthplace
New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Position
RB
College
Purdue
Experience
9th season
Career History
Baltimore Ravens
2015 - 2015
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2015 - 2015
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2015 - Present
(3 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2016 - 2022
(6 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2016 - 2016
(1 season)
Previous Game
45
Final
15
43
YDS
4
AVG
1
TD
2023 Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
162
828
14
21
2
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12/3
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W 45-15
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11
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12
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20
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94
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34
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11/19
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22
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86
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3.9
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10
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12
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W 31-17
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46
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