Tua Tagovailoa enters a defining sixth Dolphins season, with durability and surrounding support as the gatekeepers of his ceiling. The piece argues his rhythm passing, timing, and receiver chemistry give him elite upside, but health and a credible run game are nonnegotiables to reach playoff-caliber success. The test is whether Miami can marry a healthier Tua with a more robust ground attack to keep defenses honest, shaping decisions around McDaniel and Grier for years to come.

With Hill and Waddle stretching the field, the offense can stay explosive if the run game improves, but defenses pressing quick passes and two-deep safeties exposed Miami’s kryptonite last year. A healthier O-line and added backfield bite could unlock more explosive drives and reduce chaos, influencing dynasty and seasonal fantasy investment as the franchise clamps its future around Tua.

Malachi Corley, a 2024 third-round pick, was released by the New York Jets after a preseason in which he logged 53 offensive snaps (fifth among Jets receivers) and turned his only catch into 8 yards, while also returning four kickoffs for 101 yards. The Jets’ crowded WR room left Corley on the outside looking in as rookies and veteran additions took precedence. Fantasy managers should note the lack of clear path to immediate targets in New York and monitor for a potential landing elsewhere.

Miami’s 14-6 preseason win over Jacksonville yielded a mixed bag for fantasy managers: the offense looked uneven with starters, penalties stalled drives, and Tua Tagovailoa faced heat, but Malik Washington sparked a late scoring drive with a 25-yard TD catch. The Dolphins’ pass rush dominated, showing a blueprint for pressure all season. On the backfield, Ollie Gordon II flashed as a capable depth option behind De’Von Achane, whose calf injury opened door for rookies. The roster is thinner on Week 1 impact than some hoped, but several depth players surfaced with practical fantasy upside.

Wilson delivered a solid backup audition, while Ewers’ night underscored the ongoing depth-chart tug-of-war at quarterback. Washington’s surge, plus Gordon II’s two-way potential, hint at late-round fantasy value in deeper leagues if Achane isn’t cleared for Week 1. Miami escaped injury, trimming rosters with a clearer path to Week 1 decisions while keeping a sharp eye on ball-security and execution in the dress rehearsal.