Isaiah Ford caught seven of nine targets for 76 yards in Week 2, and landed on Curtis Patrick’s Dynasty Waiver Wire. Could he also be a redraft savior for owners struggling with an avalanche of injuries at wide receiver?
As someone stockpiling Ford in deeper dynasty leagues, I was glad to see Ford land on Curtis’ list of fantasy targets. He points to a variety of encouraging trends, including three games with nine targets in his last six appearances and a 74% snap share that trails only Preston Wilson among Dolphins receivers. Ford carved out a role in Week 14 last season and carried that over into 2020.
Miami entered the season with three clear fantasy options. Devante Parker was coming off of the rare fifth-year breakout by a former first-round pick. Williams had been even better before missing the second half of the year with an injury. In Williams’ absence, Mike Gesicki finally made his move, finishing the season with four TE1 performances in the last six weeks. Beyond this trio, the talent was thin and fantasy owners wouldn’t have to worry about their guys hemorrhaging targets.
It hasn’t worked out that way.
Through two weeks, Ford leads the Dolphins receivers in targets. But this is almost certainly a blip. Parker and Williams are working through nagging injuries, and they’ll reassert themselves soon.
It’s not like Ford was overlooked in the 2017 draft and offers starting talent. It can’t be like that.
