Rookie wide receiver DeVante Parker continued to be heavily involved in the Miami Dolphins offense in Sunday's loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Parker was targeted 10 times, second only to receiver Jarvis Landry. He caught four of his targets for 93 yards.
Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 17: DeVante Parker manages 93 yards vs. Colts
The Miami Dolphins continue to involve rookie receiver DeVante Parker. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Parker's 93 yards were the most of his young NFL career. He dropped a handful of passes, but the Dolphins are keeping him involved so he can work out such rookie mistakes. Parker will likely continue to start for the team in Week 17 against the New England Patriots.
Fantasy impact: The Dolphins need to continue throwing Parker into the starting role down the stretch. He started the season late due to a lingering foot issue resulting from offseason surgery. Week 17 will be the last time Parker sees regular season action at the pro level until September. If fantasy owners are facing a hole in their roster at WR, Parker is widely available in 67 percent of (Yahoo!) leagues. He’s no more than a WR3 on a very inconsistent offense. Still, Parker has put up solid numbers since being given a starting role and can be plugged into receiver-needy lineups.
