De'Veon Smith Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

With Damien Williams dealing with a dislocated shoulder and not expected to play Sunday and Senorise Perry in the concussion protocol, the Dolphins needed to promote Smith to the active roster. If Perry can't go, Smith will serve as Kenyan Drake's backup. Williams and Drake have combined for 22.5 touches per game since the Jay Ajayi trade. THis weekend, Drake could pick up almost all of Williams’ vacated snaps and touches. Unfortunately, it will come against the Broncos, whose defense is allowing the eighth-fewest rushing yards to RBs while ranking third in adjusted line yards heading into Week 12 (per FO). However, Broncos DL Domata Peko and DE Derek Wolfe both left the Week 12 early. Peko suffered an MCL sprain while Wolfe is dealing with a neck injury which can be very tricky. Both players are among the top 34 interior defenders in PFF’s run defense grading out of 121 qualifiers. If neither can play, it would be an upgrade for Drake on the ground. The Broncos have struggled a bit with backs in the passing game; they’ve given up the most receiving touchdowns to the position (0.55/g). The Raiders took advantage of that vulnerability after they lost Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree with Marshawn Lynch, Jalen Richard, and DeAndre Washington combining for an 8/8/79/1 line. Over the past four weeks, Drake and Williams have combined for 6.0 receptions per game.