Tyler DeSena· Nov 8, 2026
After the Dolphins' 19-9 loss to Detroit, DeSena argued rookie receiver Caleb Douglas has established himself as Miami's top receiving option and will be a centerpiece of the passing game going forward.
“he's risen to the moment as Malik Willis' No. 1 option”
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Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Caleb Douglas is a WR1 ... he's risen to the moment as Malik Willis' No. 1 option.”
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What others said about the same people
- Alain PoupartRoster Spot Calls · Carlos WashingtonMiss · 0Poupart expects rookie guard Kadyn Proctor to clear concussion protocol and play against Detroit, sees Ollie Gordon II continuing as the Dolphins' workhorse back, and thinks practice squad back Carlos Washington Jr. could be elevated for the Lions game.
- Nick BrinkerhoffScore Predictions · Miami DolphinsHit · 100Predicts a 23-20 Dolphins win over the Jets.
- Mike KadlickGame Outcome Picks · Miami DolphinsHit · 100Picks the Dolphins to beat the Jets.
- Alain PoupartScore Predictions · Miami DolphinsHit · 98Picks the Dolphins to upset the Jets 24-20, citing New York's run-defense problems against a Miami ground game led by Ollie Gordon II and Malik Willis.
- Alain PoupartGame Outcome Picks · Miami DolphinsHit · 100Picks the Jets to beat the Dolphins 19-17, while predicting Miami will get its win over New York in the rematch five weeks later.
- Jourdan RodrigueGame Outcome Picks · Miami DolphinsHit · 100Roderick picked the Vikings to smash the Colts, the Dolphins to win their first game of the season against the Jets, and the Saints to upset the Steelers in Paris.
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