DEF · Miami Dolphins · week 9, 2026
Miami Dolphins defense week 9 fantasy projection
Miami Dolphins defense (team defense, Miami Dolphins) is projected for 3.1 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Detroit Lions, with an 80% range of -2.4 to 10.2. That ranks DEF28 at his position.
- Projection
- 3.1 half PPR
- 80% range
- -2.4–10.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF28 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3.1 | 2.7 | -2.4 to 10.2 |
| Half PPR | 3.1 | 2.7 | -2.4 to 10.2 |
| PPR | 3.1 | 2.7 | -2.4 to 10.2 |
Start or sit Miami Dolphins defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Miami Dolphins defense is DEF28 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Miami Dolphins defense a 25% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs DET
Game: vs Detroit Lions, 2026-11-08.
Line: DET −7, O/U 49.5.
MIA implied total: 21.2 points.
DET's offense gives up the 5th-fewest points to defenses (−1.3 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Miami Dolphins defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.1 |
| Interceptions | 0.4 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.4 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 28.8 |
Everyone in the game: MIA vs DET, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 24.1 | RB1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | DET | 18.6 | QB11 |
| Malik Willis | QB | MIA | 17.5 | QB13 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 15.6 | WR6 |
| Ollie Gordon II | RB | MIA | 12.8 | RB16 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 10.1 | TE6 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 9.6 | WR28 |
| Jake Bates | K | DET | 9.1 | K7 |
| Malik Washington | WR | MIA | 8.9 | WR33 |
| Detroit Lions defense | DEF | DET | 6.8 | DEF10 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | MIA | 6.6 | WR44 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | MIA | 6.4 | TE23 |
| Chris Bell | WR | MIA | 5.8 | WR51 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | MIA | 5.6 | K30 |
| Jaylen Wright | RB | MIA | 4.3 | RB55 |
| Sione Vaki | RB | DET | 4.0 | RB58 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 3.6 | WR69 |
| Miami Dolphins defense | DEF | MIA | 3.1 | DEF28 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | MIA | 2.2 | WR88 |
| Brock Wright | TE | DET | 1.4 | TE50 |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | MIA | 1.2 | RB68 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | MIA | 1.2 | TE58 |
| DJ Herman | RB | MIA | 1.0 | RB69 |
| Jared Wayne | WR | MIA | 1.0 | WR111 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | MIA | 0.8 | WR119 |
Miami Dolphins defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ LV 4.0 pts
- Week 2 @ SF -4.0 pts
- Week 3 vs KC 2.0 pts
- Week 4 @ MIN 5.0 pts
- Week 5 vs CIN 1.0 pts
- Week 7 @ NYJ 4.0 pts
- Week 8 vs NE 5.0 pts
- Week 9 vs DET proj. 3.1
- Week 10 @ IND proj. 4.2
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Miami Dolphins defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Miami Dolphins defense is DEF28 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Miami Dolphins defense a 25% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Miami Dolphins defense projected for in week 9?
3.1 half-PPR, 3.1 PPR and 3.1 standard points vs Detroit Lions, with an 80% range of -2.4 to 10.2.
Is Miami Dolphins defense playing in week 9?
Miami Dolphins defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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