Ollie Gordon II

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#4 trending in Sports this week · most on Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast

Ollie Gordon II is an American football running back who starred at Oklahoma State before entering the NFL. He is recognized for his size, rushing production, receiving ability, and goal-line potential.

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Rank this week

#4new
#56 over 30 days

Share of the conversation

1.4‰
33× usual level

1.9‰ of what listeners heard

Reach this week

4 shows
8 episodes · ~1.1M plays

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Mentions of Ollie Gordon II per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, sports.

0.0‰1‰2‰3‰usual level · 0.04‰Jul 11Aug 2Aug 25Sep 16Oct 8
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Aug 110.29‰1
Aug 210.58‰2
Sep 80.22‰1
Sep 250.16‰1
Sep 280.33‰1
Sep 290.74‰2
Sep 301.01‰2
Oct 11.20‰1
Oct 21.24‰1
Oct 52.02‰5
Oct 61.67‰1
Oct 71.56‰1

Why is it trending?· Last 7 days

Gordon’s workload and efficiency drive fantasy and Dolphins offense debate

Fantasy Footballers discussed Gordon as a waiver priority after heavy usage, while noting Jaylen Wright’s injury affected the opportunity.[1]

Fantasy Footballers highlighted Gordon’s 100 yards on 9 carries and called him the player to acquire, though they said usage needed context.[2]

Fantasy Footballers preferred Gordon over Emmanuel Wilson for the rest of the season, framing Wilson as a temporary fix.[3]

Pardon My Take said Gordon looked good and praised him as a big player during Miami’s game discussion.[4]

Bill Simmons said Gordon played pretty well while arguing Miami is competitive in stretches but still an awful team overall.[5]

Ross Tucker said Miami’s best offense was giving the ball to Gordon, while also saying the Dolphins offense continues to struggle.[6]

Sources · 6 moments

  1. 1.
    Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Week 4 Matchups + Start/Sits, Wheel of Shame! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/2
    Mike Wright · Oct 2 · Listen at 24:58 ↗
    “Yeah. So the running back position, Ollie Gordon was the big talking point of waiver day as HN went out and Ollie Gordon got a bajillion carries and a bajillion fab dollars spent on him. We talked about, like, we broke down the situation. S”
  2. 2.
    Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Week 4 Studs & Duds + Jason Hurts, Broken O's - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/5
    Mike Wright · Oct 5 · Listen at 37:43 ↗
    “Judd Kidd. Ollie Gordon was him in this one. Only 9 carries, but 100 yards.”
  3. 3.
    Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Week 5 Waivers + Tyreek Talk, Hole-in-One? - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/6
    Jason Moore · Oct 6 · Listen at 17:15 ↗
    “He's quite rostered. Like I would be, I'm going to say this for sure. Like I'd much rather have Ollie Gordon rest of season than Emmanuel Wilson.”
  4. 4.
    Pardon My Take · NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs
    Speaker A · Oct 5 · Listen at 2:02:20 ↗
    “2 yards, 1 minute. Minnesota, 11 plays, 74 yards, 5 minutes and 41 seconds. So Miami had 3 offensive snaps in the 4th quarter. For, and they had the ball for 1 minute. That was kind of how this game went where they just, Ollie Gordon looked”

Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.

The conversation on X

Gordon’s breakout prompts debate over Miami role and fantasy value

X largely focuses on whether Gordon’s 100-yard, one-touchdown game makes him Miami’s lead back and a stronger fantasy option. Supporters cite his efficiency, explosive run, workload potential, and opportunity created by injuries, while skeptics caution against trusting one performance and recommend benching, selling, or avoiding him.

The conversation broadly agrees that Gordon’s Week 4 performance was notable, but it splits over whether that production will continue and whether it warrants a major fantasy investment. X adds more detailed fantasy-management discussion than the podcast story, including waiver bids, dynasty trades, start-sit decisions, betting props, and comparisons with other backs.

Points of view

Share of the 36 posts that take a position

  • Gordon is a strong fantasy addition31%

    These holders view Gordon as a worthwhile waiver-wire or dynasty acquisition and expect his opportunity to create useful fantasy production. They point to his expanded role after Miami’s injury situation and his unexpectedly strong Week 4 output.

    • “A cheap trade I made for Ollie Gordon II in a Dynasty League with some sharps:”

      @jbchoknows · Oct 5

    • “A cheap trade I made for Ollie Gordon II before Week 4 games in a Dynasty League with some sharps:”

      @jbchoknows · Oct 5

    • “Dolphins RB De'Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season. That opens the door for Ollie Gordon II, who already got 17 carries and 3 targets filling in. Good add if he's still available in your league.”

      @NHJimenez1 · Oct 2

  • Gordon should be benched or sold19%

    Skeptics say one breakout game should not be treated as reliable evidence of sustained fantasy value. They recommend benching or trading Gordon, citing uncertainty about his role, matchup, or whether the performance will continue.

    • “I’d legitimately start Kaleb Johnson and Tyler Allgeier over Ollie Gordon II in Week 4”

      @AdamKoffler · Oct 2

    • “Trade Rx: Week 4 — Buy Chase Brown, Sell Ollie Gordon II read more:”

      @FFDstaff · Oct 2

    • “DON’T BE AFRAID TO BENCH THESE GUYS THIS WEEK 👇👇 Rhamondre Stevenson Deebo Samuel Sr. Jameson Williams Colston Loveland Ollie Gordon II Alvin Kamara Carnell Tate Bo Nix”

      @LukeChrisFFL · Oct 2

  • Gordon’s performance merits praise17%

    These posts mainly celebrate Gordon’s individual performance, emphasizing the 100 rushing yards, touchdown, explosive run, efficiency, or success against a difficult defense without necessarily making a broader claim about his long-term role.

    • “Ollie Gordon just ran for 100 yards and 1 TD against the #1 defense against RBs in fantasy. Minnesota vs RBs Weeks 1-3: GB - 20 carries, 66 yards, 0 TDs CHI - 26 carries, 92 yards, 0 TDs TB - 18 carries, 42 yards, 0 TDs ---- Tot YPC: 3.1”

      @KYJ2479 · Oct 7

    • “Entering SNF, there are 3 RBs with 100+ rushing yards: - Kenneth Walker III - Kyle Monangai … And… - Ollie Gordon II Because of course”

      @FFStalder · Oct 5

    • “Ollie Gordon II of the @MiamiDolphins going OFF against the NFL's most dangerous defense. 11.11 yards and 8.89 yards after contact per carry!”

      @NFL_DougFarrar · Oct 5

  • Gordon is a useful betting target17%

    These holders say Gordon was a successful betting selection or recommend targeting his rushing or touchdown props. Their reasoning is based on his scoring or exceeding a projected rushing total.

    • “🏈 BetBros Pick Hits — NFL Ollie Gordon II +1800 — Ollie Gordon II First TD ✓ Cashed ✓ 🎯 Model called it.”

      @BetBrosVIP · Oct 4

    • “Play of the hour: Ollie Gordon II Over 29.5 Rushing Yards ✅ #NFL #OllieGordonII #PlayerProps”

      @betwatch_io · Oct 1

    • “3-Leg Parlay Hit 🏈🔥 Ollie Gordon II Anytime TD Brock Bowers Anytime TD George Kittle Anytime TD $44.44 → $1,299.87 💰 Cashout season 🏆 Link🔗 #NFL #Gambling𝕏”

      @Velourabets · Oct 5

  • Gordon should lead Miami’s backfield14%

    Supporters say Gordon’s 100-yard, one-touchdown performance on nine carries showed he is Miami’s most natural and effective runner. They want him to receive the starting role and a heavy workload, with some calling for at least 20 carries per game.

    • “Ollie Gordon II with the 53-yard burst earlier in the drive, then hops the pile for the 12-yard score. 100 yards on 9 carries with Achane out. That’s the guy.”

      @ldsworld_nelson · Oct 5

    • “@CowboyFB doesn’t get nearly enough credit for being a RB powerhouse! We’re tied with @AlabamaFTBL for the most active starting RBs in the NFL with 3: Chuba Hubbard (Oklahoma State) Jaylen Warren (Oklahoma State) Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State) #GoPokes (old pistol emoji)”

      @landon_brace · Oct 2

    • ““Maybe Ollie Gordon should end the starting RB”. 🤷‍♂️”

      @Joe_W_Dolphins · Oct 7

52% of the 75 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.

Tone toward Ollie Gordon II on X

Positive

  • Negative 7
  • Neutral 39
  • Positive 15
  • Very positive 14

Also discussed

  • Lead-back competition with Jaylen Wright
  • Fantasy waiver and dynasty value
  • Week 4 rushing performance
  • Start-sit and sell-high decisions
  • Rushing and touchdown props
  • Note: Some posts are promotional betting, fantasy, trade, or memorabilia content rather than discussion of Miami’s football role.

Written by AI from 75 posts on X in the week to Oct 7. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.

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