Records sack in loss

Wake logged one solo tackle and one sack during Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Wake now has 5.5 sacks on the season and trails only Jason Taylor for most sacks in Miami's franchise history. The veteran played a solid game Week 16, consistently providing pressure on Jacksonville's quarterbacks, but was unable to make up for a middling performance by the Dolphins' offense.

Posts sack in loss

Wake recorded one solo tackle, one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Wake has reached the quarterback in three straight games, and now has 4.5 sacks on the season. The veteran defensive end also recorded his first forced fumble of 2018. Wake is difficult to trust in IDP formats due to his low tackle numbers, but he has a favorable matchup against the Bills coming up Sunday.

Helps sack Aaron Rodgers

Wake recorded three tackles and half of a sack during Sunday's loss to Green Bay.

Analysis: Wake continues to have his snap counts capped in the mid-thirties and he's consequently been a sack-or-bust fantasy prospect all year. Don't expect that to change in Week 11 against the Colts' strong offensive line.

Records two sacks in win

Wake logged three tackles (two solo) and two sacks during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Wake tormented rookie quarterback Sam Darnold throughout Miami's win in Week 9, recording his highest sack total of the season. The veteran defensive end played a key role in restraining New York's offense to a total of six points, and will attempt to log another strong showing against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 10.

Returning to action Week 7

Wake (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Lions.

Analysis: The veteran defensive end was able to get back to full practice participation Friday and will now suit up for the first time since Week 4. Wake will look to help the Dolphins' defensive front contain Matthew Stafford and a Lions backfield that will be missing Theo Riddick (knee) on Sunday.

Listed as questionable

Wake (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While his designation implies that his availability a 50-50 proposition for Week 7, Wake seems to be trending toward suiting up after logging a full practice Friday. The veteran has missed the last three games while recovering from a knee scope, but there hasn't been any indication that he's suffered a setback in the recovery process. Even so, there's a chance that Wake's reps could still be capped Sunday if he returns to action as expected, rendering him a rather unappealing IDP option for at…read more

On track for Week 7 return

Wake (knee) will participate in practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake has not seen the field since Week 4 while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The Dolphins have yet to make a call on Wake's status for Week 7, as reported by NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The former Penn State standout is certainly on track to make his return to the field Sunday after returning to practice Thursday, but expect a definitive call from the team in the next couple of days.

Limited in practice Wednesday

Wake (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Safid Deen and Wells Dusenbury of the South Florida Sun Sentinel report.

Analysis: Wake missed the last two games of the regular season due to a knee injury but appears to be progressing in his recovery and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions. Coach Adam Gase said, "Hopefully we'll know by the end of the week how [Wake] feels and whether or not he can go."

Won't play against Bears

Wake (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears.

Analysis: The veteran defensive end was reportedly making solid progress earlier in the week according to head coach Adam Gase, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Wake actually recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee. However, Schefter adds that Wake could conceivably return for a Week 7 home game against the Lions. Andre Branch should see extra snaps in Wake's absence Sunday.

Doubtful for Sunday

Wake (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake was unable to log a practice this week and hasn't played since Week 4 against the Patriots. In Wake's absence last week, Charles Harris saw an increased role, logging 42 defensive snaps. Harris would likely resume that role if Wake doesn't suit up Sunday.

Unable to practice Thursday

Wake (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake originally suffered the knee injury in Week 4 against the Patriots and was forced to miss the Dolphins' Week 5 game against the Bengals. This was Wake's second consecutive day of missed practice after he was unable to participate Wednesday. Though coach Adam Gase said Wednesday that Wake is "on track" and "not too far off" from retaking the field, this news is not a promising sign for his Week 6 availability.

Misses practice Wednesday

Wake (knee) did not practice Wednesday, but coach Adam Gase relayed after the session that he is "on track" and "not too far off" from retaking the field, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The knee issue that forced Wake to miss Week 5 against the Bengals remains in play, but Gase's words suggest the veteran's return could still be on the table Sunday against the Bears. Through four games this season, Wake has recorded 12 tackles (four solo) and one sack, and he figures to return to a rotational role on the defensive line when healthy.

Downgraded to out

The Dolphins have ruled out Wake (knee) for their Week 5 matchup with the Bengals, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: No surprise here, as Wake was deemed doubtful on Friday's injury report. His absence should free up playing time for Andre Branch (knee) if he is able to go, but if he is not look for Jonathan Woodard and Charles Harris to see their roles increased. Wake will set his sights on a Week 6 return versus the Bears.

Doubftul for Sunday

Wake (knee) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week, leading to a doubtful designation heading into Sunday's matchup. If Wake is ultimately sidelined Week 5, expect Andre Branch (knee), Charles Harris and Jonathan Woodard to see additional reps at defensive end across from Robert Quinn.

Still nursing knee injury

Wake (knee) is considered day-to-day due to a knee injury, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Wake has not yet participated in practice this week, Adam Beasley reports. The 36-year-old defensive end should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, and if Wake were to miss any time, it would mean increased defensive snaps for Andre Branch (knee) and Jonathan Woodard.

Active in Week 4

Wake (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Patriots.

Analysis: The veteran defensive end was expected to shake off his knee injury, and Sunday's inactives report confirms as much. He'll look to help the Dolphins defense keep steady pressure on Tom Brady and extend the Patriots passing game's early-season struggles in the process.

Expected in Week 4

Wake (knee) is likely to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: The 36-year-old defensive end has played all three games this season. In fact, he hasn't missed a contest since the 2015 campaign and is coming off back-to-back, double-digit sack performances. Wake notched his first sack last week and could be on his way to a third straight.

Questionable for Sunday

Wake (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake was a full participant in practice to end the week, but he still appears to be nursing a minor knee injury. The veteran defensive end seems likely to suit up in Week 4.

Practicing in full Thursday

Wake (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake seemed to be nursing a knee injury earlier in the week as evidenced by his absence from practice Wednesday. With his full participation at practice Thursday, all signs point to the former All-Pro suiting up Sunday against the Patriots.

Not practicing Wednesday

Wake (knee) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Wake seems to be nursing a knee injury of undisclosed severity and should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against New England. With fellow defensive end Andre Branch (knee) sidelined at least two weeks, Jonathan Woodard could be in line for an increased defensive workload.

First sack of season

Wake recorded three tackles (one solo) and a sack across 39 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Wake has played around 50 percent of the Dolphins' defensive snaps through the first three games of the season but could be in line for increased action Sunday against the Patriots after William Hayes (knee) and Andre Branch (knee) both went down with injuries against the Raiders.

Wake recorded 36 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 16 games for the Dolphins in 2017.

Analysis: Wake continues to distance himself from the devasting 2015 rupture of his Achilles tendon by churning out his second consecutive season with double-digit sacks. His playing time hasn't decreased despite his advanced age, as his 615 defensive snaps was a three-year high and checked in second to Ndamukong Suh among Dolphins defensive lineman. The veteran, who turns 36 on Jan. 30, remains under contract with Miami for one more season and should return in 2018 as a viable IDP prospect.

Wake (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Wake is one sack away from marking a double-digit sack performance for the fifth time in eight seasons. He has a favorable matchup with the Bills on Sunday, as QB Tyrod Taylor has been sacked on 9.7 percent of his dropbacks -- the second worst in the league.

Wake is questionable to play Sunday versus Buffalo due to an illness, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The game is meaningless for Miami so they may elect to take the safe approach and keep Wake inactive for the game but with 48 hours before game time he still has plenty of time to recover.

Wake posted two tackles (one solo) and one sack Sunday against the Bills.

Analysis: In his ninth campaign, Wake is now one sack shy of posting his fifth season with double-digits sacks. The Chiefs have been susceptible to strong pass rushes this season, too, with QB Alex Smith being sacked on 6.8 percent of his dropbacks, giving Wake a good chance to make some noise in Week 16.

Wake recorded three tackles, all solo, and one sack Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Wake recorded a sack for the second straight week, bringing his season total to eight. He also managed three tackles for the second straight week and now has 29 tackles on the year -- tying his season total from last season. He'll look to continue to rack up the tackles next week against the Broncos.