Miami faces a temporary kicker crisis with Jason Sanders on IR, prompting workouts for Eddy Piñeiro, Riley Patterson, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph. The Dolphins may keep a kicker on the practice squad for three games, then activate a pro to cover Week 1 if Sanders isn’t ready. Each candidate brings a distinct track record, distance strength and Florida ties that shape Week 1 projections and fantasy outcomes.

Piñeiro’s Panthers stint and Florida roots, Patterson’s journeyman resume, Gonzalez’s All-Pac-12 pedigree with injury history, and Joseph’s six-season FG rate provide Miami with options. The dynamic adds roster flexibility but introduces risk for early-season scoring volatility, making the decision a clear fantasy relevance story.