News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake bounced back from a subpar game in Week 16 against the Bills, and he established a new career high for sacks in the process. Wake brought down Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick once in the game, giving him 15.0 sacks on the season and breaking his previous personal best. Wake added three tackles and a forced fumble in the 24-10 win.
Analysis: Wake disappointed a year ago with just 8.5 sacks, but it is clear he has not lost any ability as he hits his 30’s. Wake has 49 tackles and 15.0 sacks on the season, while matching a career high with three forced fumbles. He remains a solid Fantasy option in all formats as the season winds down.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake was uncharacteristically quiet in Week 15 against the Jaguars, finishing with just two tackles in a 24-3 win. Wake was held without a sack in the game, for just the second time in the last five games.
Analysis: Wake has 14.0 sacks on the season, already tying him with his career best. He was held on at least two plays in which he might have ended up with sacks Sunday, so he is still making an impact. Wake remains one of the most consistent pass rushers in the league, and should be considered a high-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake collected a season-high three sacks in Week 14 against the 49ers. Wake, who now has 14 sacks on the year, finished with six solo tackles in the 27-13 defeat. He was also credited with two tackles for loss and three QB hits.
Analysis: Wake continues to wreak havoc on opposing QBs as he has collected 4.5 sacks over his past two contests. He has already matched his career high of 14 sacks and should be able to surpass that with three games left on the schedule. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Wake as a high-end option in most IDP formats moving forward.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake got into double digits in sacks for the second time in three years, after he brought down Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Week 13. Wake had just two tackles in the game, but the sack gave him 10.5 on the season. The Dolphins fell in the game, 23-16.
Analysis: Wake was strangely not on the field for the team’s final defensive drive in the game, and he did not seem pleased about the decision. "Frustrating is an understatement,” he said to the Palm Beach Post. “I dont know, thats a question to ask the coaches" Hopefully this is not a sign that the team is displeased with Wake’s production, as he has been consistently solid all year. Fantasy owners should still keep him in the lineup in most IDP formats moving forward.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake failed to record a sack for the second time in eight games Sunday against the Seahawks. Wake was limited to just one tackle in a 24-21 win.
Analysis: Wake is already up to 9.5 all in the last eight games, so he is allowed an off day. He has is on pace for the second-most productive season of his career, and should remain a high-end Fantasy option despite the quiet game.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake got back to getting after the quarterback in Week 11 against the Bills, after going without a sack last week. Wake brought down Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the 19-14 loss, giving him 9.5 sacks on the season. Wake added five tackles -- two solo.
Analysis: Wake has now surpassed his sack total from a year ago, and he still has six games left. He needs 5.5 in the final six games to match his career high, and that looks like a good bet at this point. Wake is one of the top pass rushers in the league, and he remains a high-end Fantasy option in all IDP formats.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake had his sack streak snapped at five games Sunday against the Titans, as he failed to bring down Titans quarterback Jake Locker in Week 10. Wake had a quiet game overall, finishing with just two tackles in a 37-3 loss.
Analysis: Wake still has 8.5 sacks on the season, so hopefully we can write off Sunday's performance as an off week. He is one of the league's most dominant pass rushers, and should be considered a high-end Fantasy IDP option in all formats.
News: The Dolphins got to Colts quarterback Andrew Luck just once in Week 9 Sunday, and it was no surprise to took him down. Defensive lineman Cameron Wake brought Luck down in the second half, giving him a sack in five games in a row.
Analysis: Wake now has 8.5 sacks through eight games, matching his total from a year ago. Wake is thriving as a down lineman in the Dolphins’ new defensive system. He is on pace for a huge season, and remains a high-end Fantasy option in all IDP formats.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake was active and in uniform for Week 8 against the Jets Sunday in Week 8. Wake was considered probable for the game with a neck injury.
Analysis: Wake went without a sack in the previous matchup against the Jets in Week 3, but he has been on a tear since. He has 6.5 sacks over the last three games. Keep him active in all Fantasy IDP formats for the matchup.
News: Miami defensive lineman Cameron Wake was listed as probable for Week 8 against the Jets after first appearing on the injury report Friday with a neck issue. Wake was a limited participant in practice, but is expected to play as he attempts to stretch his streak of consecutive outings with a sack to three games.
Analysis: Wake is expected to suit up at New York as coaches did not express any concern about the injury. Wake has been on a tear since the teams' last meeting in Week 3 -- the last game he went without a sack -- and has notched 6.5 sacks in the past three weeks. Fantasy owners should keep him active in all formats as long as he's active for Week 8.
News: Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake posted his third game in a row with a sack Sunday against the Rams in Week 6. He got to Sam Bradford once in the game, but nearly had another -- and a forced fumble to go with it. Bradford knocked the ball out of Bradford’s hands late in the game and the Dolphins recovered it, but the play was reviewed and it was determined to be an incomplete pass. Wake added three tackles, in a 17-14 win.
Analysis: Wake began the season slowly, with no sacks in his first three games. He was was still getting pressure on the quarterback, however, so you knew it was only a matter of time before he broke through. He has done that in a major way recently, posting 6.5 sacks in the last three games. Wake is one of the premiere pass rushers in the NFL, and should be considered a high-end Fantasy option for Week 8, when the Dolphins return from a bye.
News: Dolphins defensive linemen Cameron Wake was finally able to get to the quarterback in Week 4 against the Cardinals. Wake was credited with a career-high 4.5 sacks in the 24-21 win to go along with four tackles for a loss and five QB hits. He finished with five tackles -- four solo -- in the defeat and now has 14 tackles on the year.
Analysis: Wake did not record a sack over his first three games but woke up big time Sunday. The 30-year-old was able to get to Kevin Kolb at will and hopefully can his his latest performance as a spring board for the rest of the year. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Wake as a viable option in most IDP formats heading into Week 5.
News: Miami defensive line Cameron Wake had five tackles and two quarterback hits during the Dolphins' 23-20 overtime loss to the Jets in Week 3. Wake was able to rattle Mark Sanchez in the pocket, but failed to come away with a sack and remains stuck on zero through three games.
Analysis: Wake has racked up 23 sacks over the past two seasons so his slow starts is mildly concerning for the Dolphins. Last year, he went only two straight games without a sack so a rebound could be quick. He also has only nine sacks and could be a candidate for the bench in shallow Fantasy IDP formats while he looks to regain his form.
News: Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake managed just one tackle in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Wake, owned in 83 percent of leagues, is one of the top IDP options in Fantasy football, and should probably be given one more chance to prove himself after a three-tackle performance in Week 1. He'll look to bounce back in Week 3 against the Jets.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake was back on the field for Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons, after missing the previous week’s game with a back injury. He practiced in full all week, so his return to the lineup did not surprise. Wake played with the first-team defense and looked to be in fine form, picking up 1.5 sacks in just one half of work. He finished the game with three tackles as well.
Analysis: His absence from last week's game was for precautionary reasons, and with the third game of the preseason generally representing a dress rehearsal for the regular season, we might not see Wake until the regular season begins. Wake disappointed last year, with just 8.5 sacks, but he has additional eligibility this season as a defensive lineman, so Fantasy owners can consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL in IDP formats.
News: Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake was inactive for Friday's preseason contest against the Panthers due to an apparent back injury. Wake was involved in a car accident earlier in the week which forced him out of practice on Tuesday. Olivier Vernon will start in his place.
Analysis: It seems as if the Dolphins are keeping him out of the team's second preseason game for precautionary reasons. We'll keep an eye on his injury in the coming days as his status for the next preseason game against Atlanta is still uncertain. Wake is on the verge of becoming a defensive lineman, and that's big for Fantasy purposes. Assuming he indeed makes the move to DE, Fantasy owners should consider Wake a low-end No. 2 DL with potential to deliver some nice stats -- he's only a year removed from a 14-sack, 57-tackle season.
News: The Dolphins have extended pass rush specialist Cameron Wake's contract through the 2016 season. Wake made the Pro Bowl in 2010, when he had 14 sacks, and he had 8 1/2 sacks last year. He came to the Dolphins in 2009 from the Canadian Football League, where he was a two-time defensive player of the year. ESPN reported the extension was worth $49 million, with $20 million guaranteed. "It's kind of like taking things to another level, kind of like when I came down here from the CFL," Wake said Sunday. "It has been an amazing, amazing journey."
Analysis: Wake is on the verge of becoming a defensive lineman, and that's big for Fantasy purposes. Assuming he indeed makes the move to DE, Fantasy owners should consider Wake a low-end No. 2 DL with potential to deliver some nice stats -- he's only a year removed from a 14-sack, 57-tackle season.
News: Dolphins pass-rusher Cameron Wake is looking for a new contract and skipped the start of the team's voluntary offseason workout program Tuesday, according to ESPN. Wake has one year left on his contract, and according to the report, he won't show up until he gets a new deal. The 30-year-old has 122 tackles and 28 sacks in three NFL seasons with 8.5 sacks in 2011.
Analysis: Wake is on the verge of becoming a defensive lineman, and that's big for Fantasy purposes. But it looks like he'll need a large contract first. Assuming he indeed makes the move to DE, Fantasy owners should consider Wake a low-end No. 2 DL with potential to deliver some nice stats -- he's only a year removed from a 14-sack, 57-tackle season.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports that the Dolphins plan on moving to a 4-3 scheme in 2012. That means Cameron Wake would no longer be a 3-4 linebacker and would move to a defensive end. Wake entered the league as an end but moved to LB when the Dolphins moved to a 3-4 scheme.
Analysis: Wake had 8.5 sacks last year with 42 total tackles in 2011, finishing way behind the leaders of the pack as a linebacker. But if he did that as a Fantasy defensive lineman he'd have finished as a Top 25 DL. Assuming he indeed makes the move to DE, Fantasy owners should consider Wake a low-end No. 2 DL with potential to deliver some nice stats -- he's only a year removed from a 14-sack, 57-tackle season.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake led the team with seven tackles in Week 15 against Buffalo. This marked a season-high tackle total for Wake, who also recorded a sack.
Analysis: This was only Wake's second sack over his last six games. While the boost in tackles was good to see, he remains a low-end LB option for owners in IDP leagues.
News: Miami LB Cameron Wake had four tackles and a sack during the Dolphins' 20-19 loss to Dallas in Week 12 on Thursday. Wake, who also had two other quarterback hits, took down Cowboys QB Tony Romo for Miami's only sack during the game.
Analysis: Wake vaulted into stardom last season with a career-high 14 sacks, but has been unable to duplicate the showing this year. He now has 6 1/2 sacks as he halted a four-game stretch without an unassisted sack. Consider Wake a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake totaled three tackles (two solo) and 1/2 sack Week 9 at Kansas City. Wake has 5 1/2 sacks through eight games.
Analysis: Wake continues to be one of the Dolphins' top pass rushers. However, as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme he doesn't always rack up the tackles, so he remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy LB.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake came up with two sacks and four tackles vs. the Broncos in Week 7.
Analysis: Wake might not have quite as much luck in Week 8 against the Giants, but in leagues where tackles do not count Fantasy owners should consider him. He's a deeper option for owners in leagues where tackles do count.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (hamstring) was activated for Week 7 against Denver, as anticipated. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Wake has totaled three sacks in his first five games. However, he has just 11 tackles and that won't help his Fantasy appeal in CBSSports.com IDP leagues because he is LB eligible. Wake remains a low-end Fantasy start even when healthy enough to play.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (hamstring) is listed as probable for Week 7 vs. Denver. He returned to a full practice Friday after limited reps Wednesday and Thursday.
Analysis: Wake has totaled three sacks in his first five games. However, he has just 11 tackles and that won't help his Fantasy appeal in CBSSports.com IDP leagues because he is LB eligible. Wake remains a low-end Fantasy start.
News: Dolphins DL Cameron Wake was not much of a factor in Week 6 against the Jets. Wake has held to just two tackles in the 24-6 defeat and did not register a sack. He now has 11 tackles on the season.
Analysis: Wake was unable to get to Mark Sanchez on Monday night as the Jets did a nice job of containing him. While Wake has been sack machine over the past two seasons, he doesn't offer much in the tackle department, which limits his value. Still, his ability to get to the QB at anytime is reason enough view him as a viable Fantasy DL heading into Week 7 against the Broncos.
News: Dolphins DL Cameron Wake collected his third sack of the season in Week 4 against the Chargers. Wake finished with three tackles, all solo in the 26-16 contest and now has three sacks on the year.
Analysis: Wake continues to find his way in opposing teams backfields, as he now has 17 sacks over his last 20 games. However, he doesn't offer much in the total tackle department, which limits his value a bit. Still, his ability to get to the QB at anytime is reason enough view him as a viable Fantasy DL heading into Week 6 against the Jets.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake was able to get after the quarterback again in Week 2 against the Texans. He finished with one sack and three tackles in the 23-13 loss.
Analysis: Wake recorded his second sack of the season on Sunday and looks like he should reach double digits for the second straight campaign. While he does not record a ton of tackles, continue to view Wake as a viable option in IDP formats.
News: Dolphins DL Cameron Wake registered his first sack of the season during Week 1 against the Patriots. Wake took down QB Tom Brady in the second quarter. He also finished with three tackles in the 38-24 contest and was credited with a quarterback hit and pass defended.
Analysis: Wake was actually held in check for most of the game but was still able to get to Tom Brady in the contest. The 29-year-old's sole purpose on Miami's defense is to rush the quarterback, so Fantasy owners should expect to see a healthy dose of sacks once again this year. Leave him active in the majority IDP leagues heading into Week 2 against Houston.
News: Dolphins DE Cameron Wake was held to two tackles and no sacks in a Week 16 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: That's two weeks in a row that Wake has put up two tackles and has been held without a sack, so maybe he's just slowing down a bit in his first full season as a starter. Wake might make the Pro Bowl and has had a great second NFL campaign, so continue to use him in Week 17 in deeper IDP Fantasy formats.
News: Miami LB Cameron Wake was not able to sack Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Week 15 game against the Bills. He did manage to hit him and make two solo tackles on the afternoon.
Analysis: Wake still leads the NFL with 14 sacks although he was held without one on Sunday. We should not have to tell you to keep him active in Fantasy play moving forward.
News: Miami LB Cameron Wake wasn't fooled on the Jets Seminole formation and hit Brad Smith for a loss. He wasn't registered with a sack as the play was deemed a run play. He would collect two sacks on the Jets last drive of the game, the second ending the game for the New York. The Dolphins had six sacks, including Wake's two. He now leads the NFL with 14 on the year.
Analysis: Wake has been a beast the last few weeks as he has 7 1/2 sacks over his last six games. Fantasy owners should keep him active in all IDP leagues in which he is owned heading into Week 15. Miami hosts Buffalo, a team that has allowed 26 sacks on the year.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake made 1 1/2 sacks in a Week 13 loss to Cleveland, bringing him to an NFL-best 12 sacks on the season.
Analysis: Wake now has 5 1/2 sacks in his last five games as he continues to set his sights on a Pro Bowl appearance in his first NFL season as a starter. Wake should be active in way more than 25 percent of IDP leagues, although he doesn't make a whole lot of tackles.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake recorded another sack in Week 12 against the Raiders. Wake finished with two tackles in the 33-17 win, including the sack. He now has 10.5 sacks on the season.
Analysis: Wake's sole purpose on Miami's defense is to rush the quarterback and he has done a great job at doing that this season. He has one of the fastest first steps coming off the line of scrimmage and should remain active heading into Week 13 against the Browns.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake shook off a hip injury to suit up Week 11 against the Bears. He was glad he did as he recorded a sack and is now second in the NFL in sacks at 9 1/2, just one behind the leader, Green Bay LB Clay Matthews (10 1/2). Wake also had six solo tackles and one forced fumble.
Analysis: Wake has really benefited from the arrival of defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. He has become a better pass rusher and the sky seems to be the limit for the second-year DL. Wake definitely needs to be started in more than the 21 percent of Fantasy leagues he currently is.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (hip) is active for the Week 11 game against the Bears. He was listed as probable on the team's injury report.
Analysis: Wake is having a career year and records a ton of sacks out of the linebacker spot. It doesn't not look like this hip injury with stop him from playing in Week 11 so continue to view the 28-year-old as a low-end starter in deeper IDP leagues, especially against the Bears weak offensive line.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (hip) is listed as probable for Thursday night's game against the Bears on the team's official injury report. He did not miss any practice time despite the injury. Wake has a team high 8 1/2 sacks on the year.
Analysis: Wake is having a career year and records a ton of sacks out of the linebacker spot. It doesn't not look like this hip injury with stop him from playing in Week 11 so continue to view the 28-year-old as a low-end starter in deeper IDP leagues, especially against the Bears weak offensive line.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (hip) was able to participate in full practice on Monday in preparation for Week 11 against the Bears. He has a team-best 8.5 sacks on the year.
Analysis: Wake is having a career year and records a ton of sacks out of the linebacker spot. It doesn't not look like this hip injury with stop him from playing in Week 11 so continue to view the 28-year-old as a low-end starter in deeper IDP leagues, especially against the Bears weak offensive line.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake was held without a sack in a Week 10 win over Tennessee. Wake only managed an assisted tackle in the game.
Analysis: A couple of teams have managed to shut down Wake this season, but this isn't a guy you can keep down for long. Continue to use Wake in deeper IDP Fantasy leagues for Week 11 vs. Chicago. Hopefully the Bears OL will be tired coming off a short week.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake, who was shutout in the sack department in Week 8, got back to work in Week 9 when he sacked QB Joe Flacco twice in a loss to Baltimore. He also made a career-high eight tackles. Wake is now up to 8 1/2 sacks on the season, just one behind Packers LB Clay Matthews for the NFL lead.
Analysis: Wake is certainly one of the defensive bright spots for the Dolphins and has been a pain to offensive lines all season as he tries to do his best Jason Taylor impression and make Dolphins fans forget No. 99. Wake should be starting in way more than 14 IDP percent of leagues right now, even though he usually get this many tackles.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake has been a standout player up front for Miami. He has been working on all parts of his game, and his coach recognizes that. “Rushing isn’t his issue; it’s always been block recognition and the coverage end of things because that was so new to him," coach Tony Sparano said. "He’s done a good job with that as of right now.”
Analysis: The former CFL Defensive Player of the Year has six sacks this season to lead the Dolphins. Wake will continue to see a lot of attention in the form of double teams in the coming weeks, but remains a nice low-end starter in deeper IDP leagues.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake was held without a sack in a Week 8 win at Cincinnati. Wake finished with three tackles.
Analysis: Wake was stifled on Sunday by the Bengals, who surely had an idea of how often he had been getting to the QB in previous weeks. Wake will continue to see a lot of attention in the form of double teams, but remains a nice low-end starter in deeper IDP leagues.
News: Coach Tony Sparano on OLB Cameron Wake facing Pittsburgh OTs Max Starks and Flozell Adams: "Last week he played against a young player, but these are two veteran players that understand how to play."
Analysis: Wake has six sacks on the season after having 5 1/2 last season. He doesn't get many tackles for a linebacker, but all those sacks make him well worth adding in Fantasy IDP leagues. If he remains unowned in your league, take a flier on him.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake, who entered the game with three sacks on the season, recorded three more Week 6 at Green Bay. Those were his only three tackles in the game.
Analysis: Wake now has six sacks on the season after having 5 1/2 last season. He doesn't get many tackles for a linebacker, but all those sacks make him well worth adding in Fantasy IDP leagues. If he remains unowned in your league, take a flier on him.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake had a solid game on Monday night against the Patriots, despite Miami losing 41-14 in Week 4. Wake finished with five tackles, four solo, and added a sack and two tackles for a loss. He also put three big hits on quarterback Tom Brady in the game.
Analysis: Wake has started all four games this season for Miami and has recorded 13 tackles and three sacks. The sacks make him interesting as a Fantasy LB, but Wake doesn't record enough tackles to really make an impact. He is just a low-end option for IDP leagues. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 5 and return Week 6 to play at Green Bay.
News: Dolphins LB Cameron Wake opened his sophomore season with three tackles and a sack in Miami's Week 1 victory at Buffalo.
Analysis: Wake will be expected to put up some decent stats as a starting LB this season for Miami, but IDP owners should just keep an eye on his stats over the first few weeks before thinking about adding him. Don't use him in Week 2 at Minnesota.
News: Dolphins DB Yeremiah Bell (seven tackles), DB Gibril Wilson (six tackles), DL Randy Starks (four tackles, two for loss), LB Reggie Torbor (three tackles, sack), LB Joey Porter (three tackles, sack) and LB Cameron Wake (sack) all performed well in a Week 14 win at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Bell is a great Fantasy DB in IDP formats with his ability to rack up the tackle numbers, while Starks is a solid option in deeper formats. Porter and Wake are going in different directions but have some low-end value, while you shouldn't worry about Torbor in Week 15 at Tennessee.
News: Dolphins LB Channing Crowder (nine tackles, sack), DB Gibril Wilson (seven tackles), DB Yeremiah Bell (six tackles), LB Akin Ayodele (four tackles, two fumble recoveries), LB Cameron Wake (two tackles, sack) and LB Jason Taylor (interception) all had solid outings in a Week 10 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Bell and Wilson are solid mid-level starting DBs in IDP formats, while Taylor and Crowder are only worth a shot in deeper formats. Wake is a rookie who is making his way up the rankings, but, along with Ayodele, won't be worth using in Week 11 at Carolina.
News: Dolphins DL Randy Starks and LB Cameron Wake both managed to tally a sack in a Week 9 loss to New England.
Analysis: Starks is having himself a very nice 2009 season, and has already matched his career high of 4 1/2 sacks. He is worth using in deeper IDP leagues as a low-end starting DL. Wake is a promising rookie who took over from the ineffective Joey Porter on Sunday. He could develop into a nice IDP option down the road, but for now has no Fantasy value.
News: With Joey Porter out because of a hamstring injury, Dolphins newcomer Cameron Wake picked up the pass-rushing slack and had his first three NFL sacks during a Week 4 win against the Bills. He finished with six tackles, four tackles for loss and one forced fumble.
Analysis: Because Wake played so well in Week 4, the Dolphins would be crazy not to get him involved on a more regular basis moving forward. Fantasy owners should consider adding Wake as a potential sleeper, if you have the roster space.
News: The Dolphins inactives for Week 2 against the Colts include QB Chad Henne (third QB), DB Chris Clemons, DE Lionel Dotson, WR Patrick Turner, TE John Nalbone and LB Cameron Wake.
Analysis: Henne is inactive so the Dolphins can keep QB Pat White on the active roster for his special plays out of the Wildcat. All these other players have minimal Fantasy value and should be reserved for Week 2.
News: The Dolphins have announced the Week 1 inactives for their game at Atlanta: QB Chad Henne (third QB), S Chris Clemons, DE Lionel Dotson, WR Pat Turner, TE John Nalbone and LB Cameron Wake.
Analysis: No real Fantasy news here, although it's interesting that Henne is among the inactives as it means Pat White will replace Chad Pennington if Pennington get hurts. Continue to ignore all these guys in all season formats, although Henne has some minimal keeper value.
