Week 13 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
DeVante Parker returned from a concussion last week, catching three passes for 42 yards. He has reached 50 yards just once this season. That was Week 2. He doesn't have a single touchdown. And we don't even know who's throwing him the football this week. Does it matter though? Neither Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe are any good. Parker remains on the bench this week.
Week 17 at Tennessee Titans
DeVante Parker played on 71% of the offensive snaps last week, but somehow didn't manage to get even a single target. It's an unfortunate performance, especially in the fantasy playoffs, but we wouldn't view it as a sign of anything other than just a bad game. Parker should be back to his usual production of 3-4 receptions for 60-70 yards with a chance of a touchdown this week. He'll draw a favorable matchup vs. the Titans who have given up the 2nd-most average fantasy points to opposing receivers. Parker should be viewed as a strong WR3 play heading into Week 17.
Week 16 at New Orleans Saints
DeVante Parker played well last week, finishing 4-68-1 on eight targets. Parker had the benefit of Jaylen Waddle not playing, but it was still a pretty typical Parker stat line. Parker's been great this year when he's active, averaging a pretty consistent 4.9 receptions for 65.3 yards per game. That's essentially what we're projecting for Parker this week against the Saints. It's a pretty favorable matchup as New Orleans has given up the 11th-most receptions and fourth-most receiving yards to wide receivers this year. Parker will be a high-end WR3 play in Week 16.
Week 15 vs. New York Jets
DeVante Parker has had an odd season. He played the first four games before getting hurt, then made one appearance in Week 8 before another injury, and then came back in Week 13 ahead of the Dolphins' bye. He's now off of the team's injury report, and has a chance for a really productive week. Jaylen Waddle has been placed on the team's COVID list, and Miami has a favorable matchup vs. the Jets this week. Parker has played well this season when he's been active, averaging 5.0 receptions for 64.8 yards. Parker should be viewed as a strong WR2 play in Week 15 vs. the Jets.
Week 13 vs. New York Giants
DeVante Parker returned to practice this week (hamstring), so there's a chance he makes a return to the Dolphins. Parker played the first four games of the season, then returned in Week 8 before missing games again. If he does return, he'll draw a tough matchup against the Giants. We don't anticipate Parker having a huge game if he's active in Week 13, especially with Jaylen Waddle playing so well. Parker should be viewed as a lower-end WR3 in Week 13, assuming he's healthy enough to play.
Week 9 vs. Houston Texans
DeVante Parker returned from injury last week, finishing 8-85 on 11 targets. But he suffered a setback in practice this week, according to coach Brian Flores and is going to be listed as doubtful for Week 9 vs. the Texans. As a result, we'd be surprised if he ended up playing. And even if he did, he'd likely be on a snap count. Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki will benefit from Parker's absence.
Week 7 vs. Atlanta Falcons
DeVante Parker should return from injury this week as he's missed the last two games. Parker is still listed on the injury report with a shoulder/hamstring injury, though, and has been limited in practice. If he does return, he'll get a favorable matchup against the Faclson who are 24th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Parker has been decent in the games he's played, finishing with at least 40 yards in every game while averaging about 60. If he's healthy enough to play, Parker can be viewed as a solid WR3 play in Week 7.
Week 5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DeVante Parker had a solid game last week, finishing 4-77-1 on a team-high nine targets. In three games this season, Parker has finished with exactly four receptions, and he had five in the other start. Essentially, there's a pretty easy baseline of production for Parker. He's a low-reception, higher-yardage receiver. He draws a favorable matchup this week against the Bucs, who have allowed the most receptions and second-most receiving yards to wide receivers this season. Although Miami's passing game has left much to be desired this season, finishing around 200 passing yards in every game. Still, with Will Fuller on IR and a good matchup against the Bucs, Parker can be viewed as a strong WR3 in Week 5.
Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts
DeVante Parker had a nearly identical stat line in Week 3 as he did in Week 2. He finished with 42 yards each week but had one fewer reception (4) and two fewer targets (7) last week. Parker has seen at least seven targets each week, which is good news considering Miami's depth at receiver. But his lack of touchdowns so far this season is making him a headache for fantasy owners. Expect a similar performance from Parker this week against the Colts, putting him in WR4 range.
Week 3 at Las Vegas Raiders
DeVante Parker led Miami in targets in Week 2 (9) and finished 5-42. It's an OK performance given Miami's passing struggles as a whole in that game. Although Jacoby Brissett will start again in Week 3, so the Dolphins' issues could continue. Miami is also expected to get Will Fuller back this week, which will undoubtedly have an impact on Parker's targets. Parker gets an OK matchup against the Raiders, but we're more concerned with Brissett and Fuller's impact than the matchup itself. Parker should be viewed as a mid-range WR4 in Week 3.
