Chance of Injury in 2021: ![]() |
26% |
Chance of Injury per Game: ![]() |
1.9% |
Projected Games missed for 2021: ![]() |
0.7 |
Durability: ![]() |
26 |
It’s hard to believe, but Fitzpatrick was a major asset down the stretch in 2019.
The 37-year-old reached 25 fantasy points 7 times, with 5 of them coming over the final 6 games. He fired off the hot streak even with upstart WR Preston Williams sidelined (torn ACL). It helped that Fitz actually led the Dolphins in rushing on the year (243 yards, 4 TDs).
Overall, Fitz averaged just 7.0 yards per attempt with a 4.0% TD rate. Not impressive, but it’s worth pointing out the thin supporting cast Miami rolled out — especially along the O-line. No team allowed more pressures than the Dolphins. The Fins also led the league in dropped passes (28).
All told, 2019 was among Fitz’s most impressive seasons to date. That said, he still finished only 20th in fantasy points per game.
Miami added Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa in Round 1, so Fitzpatrick’s time as the starter is nearing an end.
2020 is the final year of his deal. And, without question, Tua has the talent to push him right away. After leading a comeback win as a freshman in the national championship, Tua set Alabama single-season records with 3,966 yards and 43 TDs as a sophomore. He’s widely regarded as a hyper-accurate, pro-ready prospect.
His medicals are the only holdup. A dislocated right hip with a posterior wall fracture surfaced after taking a sack on November 6. There’s optimism he’ll be ready for Week 1, but how much practice time will he have before then? And does Miami want to risk putting him behind a transitioning O-line?
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Date | League | Injury | Details |
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Nov 20, 2019 | NFL | Shoulder | Fitzpatrick was limited in Dolphins' practice due to right shoulder injury ahead of the Week 12 game vs. Brown. He was active for that game |
Nov 6, 2016 | NFL | Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 | Fitzpatrick missed a game due to an MCL sprain in his left knee. |
Nov 1, 2015 | NFL | Hand Finger Dislocation | Fitzgerald tore ligaments in his left (non-throwing) thumb. He had surgery on November 13 but didn't miss any games. |
Dec 14, 2014 | NFL | Leg Tibia Fracture | Fitzpatrick fractured his tibia in Week 15 and was placed on IR. He required surgery in the offseason |
Dec 26, 2010 | NFL | Knee Strain Grade 1 | |
Dec 20, 2009 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 | |
Aug 10, 2007 | NFL | Chest Rib Fracture | Fitzpatrick cracked a rib and bruised both lungs in the 2007 preseason opener. He was able to return for the 3rd preseason game. |