The Miami Dolphins will be hosting the Buffalo Bills on Sunday for a Week 18 battle that will decide the winner of the AFC East as well as who will be the No. 2 seed in the conference.
While the Dolphins have played well at home this year, this game will be a bigger challenge, as they’re expected to be without running back Raheem Mostert and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Mostert has led the league in rushing (18) and total (21) touchdowns this season. Those marks are franchise single-season records in both of those statistics. The former Purdue back also hit 1,000 yards for the first time in his nine-year career.
Without Mostert, Miami will have to rely on rookie De’Von Achane as well as Jeff Wilson Jr. and undrafted rookie Chris Brooks at the position.
Waddle has been dealing with a few injuries this season, as he’ll finish the year with only 14 games played if he doesn’t go on Sunday. He’s recorded 72 receptions for 1,014 yards and four scores in 2023.
The Dolphins’ wide receiving corps will consist of Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft, Robbie Chosen and Chase Claypool for the game.