Jay Ajayi

Dolphins unlikely to sit starters for Week 17

The Miami Dolphins are unlikely to rest their starters against the New England Patriots in Week 17, head coach Adam Gase hinted Monday.

What It Means:

The Dolphins have clinched a playoff spot, but there's a scenario where they improve to the No. 5 seed and head to face the Houston Texans instead of the Pittsburgh Steelers. That being said, running back Jay Ajayi banged his shoulder on Christmas Eve, and could benefit from a lighter workload. Wide receiver DeVante Parker has also been playing at seemingly less than 100 percent.

Ajayi earned 8.57 Net Expected Points on 32 rushing attempts in Week 16, per numberFire Live.