Miami's right side is in flux as Austin Jackson lands on IR and James Daniels joins him, forcing a reshaped O-line for at least four games. Borom steps in at right tackle with Kion Smith sliding to right guard; Strange, Brunskill or Lamm may inherit later opportunities. Waller remains in the lineup with a two-TE look, and Wilson Jr. plus Patterson get practice-squad elevations to stay ready. Cornell Armstrong moves up to fifth cornerback as Bonner sits, while Wright is doubtful and Waller stays active.

Depth and tempo become the x-factors: the Dolphins will lean on internal depth, situational protection schemes, and occasional run-game adjustments against a brutal early schedule (Patriots, Bills, Jets, Panthers). The earliest Jackson or Daniels could return is Week 6 vs Chargers, giving Miami a light at the end of the tunnel as Eichenberg works off PUP. Fantasy angles hinge on who seizes the opportunistic reps along the line and how the TE and RB options are deployed in the shift.

Colts surge to a 20-0 halftime lead as Jones heats Indy’s offense and the defense presses Tua Tagovailoa, throwing different looks at Miami’s attack. Yet Indy’s secondary is hit hard by injuries, with Jaylon Jones leaving hamstring, Wohler foot, Walley ACL and JuJu Brents hamstring, while Charvarius Ward returns from a left arm issue. The patchwork depth creates risk for fantasy managers tracking Colts pass defense and any shift in target share as the season unfolds.

Colts injury worry centers on Tyler Goodson, limited with an elbow issue as Indianapolis hosts Miami. If Goodson can’t go, DJ Giddens stands by behind Jonathan Taylor, who’s expected to lead the backfield. Goodson’s 2024 line was modest but versatile: 32 rushes for 153 yards with a rushing TD and 11 grabs for 61 yards with another score. Miami’s side brings calf/oblique concerns for De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill, and Miami entered the week with 12 players on the injury report, including backups like Ollie Gordon II who could be leaned on if Achane misses.

Fantasy angles center on whether Goodson suits up, the Colts’ reliance on Taylor, and how Miami’s backfield and pass-game targets shift if Achane or Hill aren’t fully healthy. Nick Cross and Josh Downs are noted as part of Colts’ recovery progress, while Chiefs-like depth charts could tilt in Week 1 against a Dolphins squad with multiple injury ticks. Sign up for the latest Colts and Dolphins updates as teams shape their Week 1 game plans.

Miami swapped cornerbacks on the practice squad: Isaiah Johnson returns, B.J. Adams is cut, and JuJu Brents was added via waivers from Indianapolis. The move tightens the Dolphins’ boundary depth behind the top corners while navigating the league’s roster rules, including a 16-man PS cap and rookie/second-year limits. Johnson’s re-emergence provides length and veteran presence as Brents steps into tighter competition for snaps this season.

JuJu Brents and Jelani Woods moved off waivers amid Colts cuts, landing with Miami and New York respectively, as Week 1 op calendars shift fantasy angles. Brents brings speed and length to a Dolphins secondary short on depth, while Woods adds a 6-7 red-zone and blocking option for the Jets behind rookie Mason Taylor. The ripple effects reach Colts’ defense and the rival backfields, with Miami and New York both adding immediate upside pieces from a notable roster churn.

Colts may pivot corners with a potential Hilton workout hinting at a post-cut shuffle. For fantasy managers, Brents’ health history and Dolphins’ scheme affordability matter; Woods’ role hinges on health and Jets’ usage in two-TE looks. Both moves create opportunities for late-round fliers and defensive-depth considerations in dynasty formats and daily fantasy early weeks.