Dolphins at Patriots: 5 best fantasy options
By Matt Kerns
Jarvis Landry
No matter how big of a mastermind Belichick is, he simply can’t take away all of the weapons that Tannehill has to throw to. Landry caught seven passes for 59 yards last week and was a bright spot for an otherwise reserved offense. He’s Tannehill’s favorite target but he needs to get the ball down the field.
New England’s defense features a top 10 secondary in the game. They’re deep enough at the position to slow down opponents second and third receivers too. Landry is extremely talented however and he’ll likely be matched up with Malcolm Butler out wide and Justin Coleman in the slot.
Too many times last week Tannehill was throwing the ball parallel to the line of scrimmage or behind it on quick screens to these fast receivers. A well-coached team like the Patriots won’t get beat on simple screen passes, so it’s imperative that the Dolphins find other ways to get the ball in #14’s hands.
He played in all 16 games a year ago, catching 110 receptions for 1,157 yards and four touchdowns. On Sunday, the Dolphins will move him around into the slot, out wide, or in trips and trey looks to get the ball into his hands. He’s their most valuable chip on offense and they’ll need a big game for him to have a change against New England.
He’s too valuable of a player for this offense to not be involved and not be productive. He’s a game changer and can take the top off a defense. Gase can’t hinder his team with conservative play calls throughout the entire game. With that being said I expect Landry to haul in some deep passes from Tannehill Sunday, whether or not the Dolphins will be even in the game at that point, that’s to be continued but he still will have a solid game.