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Fantasy Managers Need to Target Trade for Ollie Gordon II
Fantasy managers should trade for Ollie Gordon II ahead of Week 8.
In brief
Fantasy managers should trade for Ollie Gordon II ahead of Week 8. Fantasy managers should trade for Ollie Gordon II ahead of Week 8 due to his consistent production and favorable matchups. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Miami Dolphins Struggle
The Miami Dolphins have struggled mightily during the opening half of the 2026 campaign but received valuable contributions from Malik Willis, Ollie Gordon II, and Malik Washington during a 1-5 start.
Ollie Gordon II's Rise
Gordon has skyrocketed up fantasy football rankings over recent weeks despite the team’s struggles, carving out a valuable workload that has drastically elevated both his floor and ceiling.
Injury Impact
The Dolphins have dealt with a plethora of injuries, losing franchise running back De’Von Achane to a season-ending injury after just three games, but Gordon has filled the void nicely during his absence.
Trade Candidate
He’s quickly becoming one of the more coveted trade candidates in fantasy, and is worthy of a trade for running back-needy lineups.
Week 8 Workload
Gordon has notched at least 85 rushing yards in each of the last three games and ranks third among all backs with 97.0 yards per game during that stretch.
Consecutive Touchdowns
He’s found the end zone in four consecutive games, and will look to continue that streak in a divisional clash against the New England Patriots.
Week 8 Fantasy Points
Gordon will carve out at least 14.5 PPR points in every game as Miami’s RB1, notching at least 18 touches in three of his last four games.
Patriots Matchup
The Patriots present a tough matchup for Gordon against the No. 5 run defense in football, but follow-up games against the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts present immensely favorable matchups.
Week 9 and 10
In Week 9 and Week 10, Gordon will be a must-start for fantasy lineups as the Lions have allowed the most yards of any team in the NFL so far this season.
What to remember
Fantasy managers should trade for Ollie Gordon II ahead of Week 8 due to his consistent production and favorable matchups.
