News: The Sun-Sentinel reports Dolphins tight end Charles Clay tore a ligament in his right knee Week 15 vs. Jacksonville and will undergo season-ending surgery. Clay will be placed on injured reserve.
Analysis: Clay was one of those players the Dolphins talked about having a world of potential on offense, but he never become a reliable threat. He had just two games this season with nine-plus Fantasy points. Clay had marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Jaguars in Week 15, after suffering a knee injury during the second quarter. He suffered the injury after being tackled on a 6-yard reception, and his return as considered questionable. He was helped off the field and had to be taken to the locker room.
Analysis: Clay appeared to be on the verge of a breakout a few weeks back, but he returned to his usually-quiet self over the last two games. Now, he has this injury to deal with, and it did not look good. We will keep an eye on Clay’s status moving forward, but he is not a useful Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: For the first time in his career, Dolphins tight end Charles Clay was able to haul in multiple passes in consecutive games after bringing in two passes in a 23-16 loss to the Patriots. Clay was targeted three times in the game, finishing with two receptions for 26 yards. He had a long reception of 20 yards.
Analysis: Clay’s role in the offense is clearly increasing, but he is not quite a playmaker for the Dolphins yet. 10 of his 15 receptions on the season have come over the last five games, with a pair of touchdowns in that span. Unfortunately, he has just one productive game on the season, so Fantasy owners should still continue to ignore him in most formats for Week 14 against the 49ers.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay has been seeing more of the field lately, and the team continues to expect big things afterhis six-catch, 84-yard performance a week ago. Clay lines up as both a tight end and fullback in the offense, which gives the Dolphins a unique skillset to employ. “I think defenses have to make a decision when he's in the game whether to play base defense or nickel defense, so it puts them in a precarious position,” Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman told the Miami Herald. “I think it’s definitely a benefit to us with his abilities that we’re able to move him around. We’ve got to make sure that we don’t load him up with too much stuff, but he certainly rose to the occasion yesterday, and hopefully will continue to do so.” The Dolphins host the Patriots in Week 13.
Analysis: Clay has made a sporadic impact for the Dolphins, but Week 13 could provide him with another chance to make some noise. The Patriots allow opposing tight ends to total a league-high 10.6 Fantasy points per game, and allowed Jets tight ends to total 129 yards a week ago. The Dolphins might need to air it out this week, so Fantasy owners who are looking for an upside play might want to take a flier on Clay.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay posted career highs in catches and yards Sunday against to help the Dolphins to a 24-21 Week 12 win. Clay was targeted six times in the passing game by Ryan Tannehill, and he brought all of them in for 84 yards. The biggest of those catches came on a wheel route late in the fourth quarter, as he came out of the backfield for 29 yards and a touchdown, his second of the season.
Analysis: Clay nearly doubles his season totals for yards and catches, as he now has 175 on 13 receptions, with two scores. Clay has scored twice in the last four weeks, so this may be pointing to an increased role for the second-year player. He has the physical tools to be a play maker, but the Dolphins have not been able to use him in the offense enough to make a difference. He is still only worth looking at in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman raved about tight end Charles Clay's progress Monday. "Charles has really had a great week of practice last week, and he just hasn’t had a whole lot of opportunities of late," Sherman said, per The Palm Beach Post. "But we talked to him on the sideline about that corner route that he ran for a touchdown. Did a great job of catching it. Never thought he’d be able to negotiate that turn and be able to get into the end zone. It was tight quarters right there. But he’s really come along. His run game was much much improved. For all that we’re putting on top of him, he’s finally processing everything and understands what we ask him to do, and I thought he did it quite well. I’m pleased. He’s somebody we have to have step forward and I thought he did this ballgame."
Analysis: While Clay recorded a touchdown Week 9 against the Colts, he managed just the one catch and it was his only target. Perhaps now the Dolphins might call his number more, but Clay isn't at the point where he is a must-add in Fantasy. Let's see how he builds off this game before adding him in Fantasy.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay was targeted just once in the passing game Sunday against the Colts in Week 9, but he made sure it mattered. He brought in a 31-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill, after beating a linebacker in one-on-one coverage. That was Clay’s only catch in the game.
Analysis: Clay has some upside as an athletic pass-catcher, but he does not see enough of the field to take advantage of that. He has just five receptions for 76 yards and a score this season. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay was not much of a factor in Week 8 against the Jets. Clay failed to bring in his lone target in the 30-9 win and has now failed to record a reception in four of his seven games on the year.
Analysis: Clay continues to be a non-factor most weeks for Miami as he has just five receptions for 45 yards on the season. While Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman recently told reporters that wants to get Clay more involved in the team's offense, Fantasy owners should continue to take more of a wait-and-see approach with the 23-year-old. He is not a recommended Fantasy start heading into Week 9 at Indianapolis.
News: Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman told reporters Monday the team needs to get more from tight end Charles Clay. "I'd like to see him step up and become a bigger factor," Sherman said, per the Sun-Sentinel.
Analysis: After recording one catch for 2 yards in his first four games, Clay has four catches for 43 yards in his last two games. He is already starting to see increased production, but it's not like many folks are noticing Clay's impact. It sounds as though the Dolphins might work him more into the game plan moving forward, but Clay is merely a wait-and-see Fantasy option at this time.
News: Miami tight end Charles Clay was plenty involved in the passing game during the Week 5 win at Cincinnati Sunday. Clay was targeted five times by quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the game. Clay caught three passes for 35 yards for his biggest game of the season by far. His long grab went for 24 yards and Clay did not score.
Analysis: Clay had his first solid performance in the Week 5 game as he had just one catch entering Sunday's contest against the Bengals. Clay looked good catching a couple passes from Tannehill, but is not a recommended Fantasy option heading into the Week 6 game against the Rams at this time.
News: Dolphins tight end Charles Clay caught one pass for two yards on Sunday in the team's 35-13 victory over the Raiders.
Analysis: Clay is the backup to Anthony Fasano, who has just 38 yards receiving on the season. He has no value in any Fantasy format right now.
News: Dolphins backup Charles Clay has improved his game after a tough start to his training camp. "Clay has quietly had a good camp," Dolphins coach Joe Philbin told the Miami Herald. "Early on there were some things that we weren't totally fired up about, but I think he has really developed the last couple of weeks. The last two or three weeks he has really stepped his game up. We're going to need him to do that obviously through the course of the year."
Analysis: The Dolphins are thin on receiving talent so anything Clay can contribute would go a long way for them. He's still not expected to help Fantasy owners with big stats, so leave him on rosters for now.
News: Dolphins TE Charles Clay, playing with Anthony Fasano out injured for the game, caught a touchdown pass in the Week 16 game against the Patriots. Clay caught his second TD of the season in the second quarter as he scored on a 1-yard pass from Matt Moore to make the score 17-0 at the time. Clay finished the game with
Analysis: Clay caught the touchdown pass against the Patriots, but the Dolphins were pretty much able to throw the ball anywhere they wanted. That won't happen Week 17 against the Jets. Clay is not normally a player considered viable in Fantasy circles and that will continue Week 17 in the regular-season finale. That said, if Fasano misses another game, Clay could be useful as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: After three consecutive games with zero or negative yardage, Dolphins TE Charles Clay made a positive contribution in Week 15. He made just one catch, but his 30-yard reception at the end of the first quarter brought the Dolphins just shy of the red zone. On the next play, QB Matt Moore connected with TE Anthony Fasano on a 22-yard touchdown pass.
Analysis: Clay has had a few decent games this year, but his production is too spotty for him to be trusted in virtually any league. Owners can afford to pass Clay over for his Week 16 matchup against the Patriots.
News: Dolphins TE Charles Clay did not have a memorable Thanksgiving Day game Thursday at Dallas in Week 12. Clay was held to one catch for minus-1 yard. He had two targets in the game.
Analysis: Clay is the No. 2 TE for the Dolphins and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues in Week 13 against Oakland.
News: Miami TE Charles Clay registered career highs in receptions (four) and yards (69) while recording his first touchdown during the Dolphins' 35-8 victory over Buffalo in Week 11. Clay connected with QB Matt Moore on a 12-yard pass in the second quarter for his first career touchdown. He finished with four targets from Moore, one more than star WR Brandon Marshall (three).
Analysis: Clay's performance was certainly unexpected as the rookie entered Sunday's game with 133 total yards in his first seven outings. The 6-foot-3 Clay has been utilized as a fullback and tight end for Miami but has just recently started to become an integral part in the passing game. Still, with Marshall and other Dolphins receivers fighting for catches, Clay's production could be sporadic. Leave him unowned in most Fantasy formats for now.
News: Dolphins TE Charles Clay had his best performance of his career in Week 9 against the Chiefs. He totaled 50 yards on three catches. He came into the game with four catches for 79 yards.
Analysis: The Dolphins like to use Clay as an H-back, but that doesn't mean he sees regular touches on offense. Despite the nice outing, you can leave him on waivers. The Dolphins play the Redskins in Week 10.
News: Dolphins rookie RB Charles Clay finally got himself on the stat sheet in Week 4 against the Chargers. Clay, who made his debut last Sunday against the Browns, caught two passes for 32 yards in the 26-16 loss. He was targeted twice in the contest and had a long of 31 yards.
Analysis: Clay is a rookie out of Tulsa, who the Dolphins are trying to use as a hybird back. He will line up at fullback and tight end, although will most likely be used more as a blocking option. While he figures to be part of Miami's long-term plans on offense, he can continue to be ignored in the majority of Fantasy formats until he starts stating more consistently. The Dolphins are on a bye in Week 5 before heading up to New York to take on the Jets in Week 6.
News: Miami TE Charles Clay did not practice again Saturday and is listed as out for the team's Week 1 matchup against New England on Monday night. Clay, a rookie out of Tulsa, did not practice all week because of a nagging hamstring injury.
Analysis: Clay enters his first NFL season with considerable hype surrounding him for his versatility. At 6-foot-3, he's not a massive target for QB Chad Henne but he can also line up as a fullback for the Dolphins. Fantasy owners should track his progress as he doesn't warrant Fantasy consideration right now.
News: After missing the final two preseason games with a minor hamstring injury, Miami TE-FB Charles Clay was back on the practice field on Sunday. He is expected to be ready to play in the season opener on Sept. 12 against the Patriots.
Analysis: Clay is one of the more versatile players on the Miami roster, playing everywhere on the offense. Throughout the game, the rookie may be asked to line up at fullback, tight end and even WR at some points. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his progress, and his involvement in the passing game is something to keep an eye on in the team's new offense. Clay is not much of an option for now though, so ignore him until his productions proves his worth.
News: Miami TE-FB Charles Clay (hamstring) missed practice Thursday. Clay, the rookie sixth-round pick from Tulsa, has been impressive and will likely earn a role in the offense because of his speed and versatility. It’s not known whether his injury is serious.
Analysis: It is believed that Clay will play tight end for the Dolphins, though it wouldn't be a shocker if he landed a few carries here or there. Clearly, the Fins like his versatility. Fantasy owners shouldn't be quite as enthusiastic since playing time will be hard for him to come by. He's worth a late-round pick in the deepest of rookie-only drafts.
News: Tulsa's versatile Charles Clay has been taken by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the draft. The 6-foot-3, 239-pound Clay, who played fullback and tight end at Tulsa, was often used as a passing target at Tulsa, where he had 28 touchdown catches in four seasons. He made 189 career receptions, averaging 13.5 yards per catch. Clay also scored 10 rushing touchdowns.
Analysis: It is believed that Clay will play tight end for the Dolphins, though it wouldn't be a shocker if he landed a few carries here or there. Clearly, the Fins like his versatility. Fantasy owners shouldn't be quite as enthusiastic since playing time will be hard for him to come by. He's worth a late-round pick in the deepest of rookie-only drafts.
