Miami enters Monday Night Football with a glaring turnover drought and a defense under fire in multiple categories, chasing its first win as 0-3. Three Tua Tagovailoa turnovers in the opener and late picks in tight losses underscore a ball-security crisis that Miami believes a disciplined, violent approach can fix. The Jets present a like-for-like challenge, so Miami doubles down on punching at the ball, with Jack Jones and Rasul Douglas asked to generate turnovers and Ashtyn Davis to anchor the discipline behind them.

The game is shaping up as a turnover battle: the Dolphins must convert pressure into takeaways, while avoiding giving New York long drives. Miami’s run defense and third-down struggles complicate the path, but if the defense can create a few clean strips or picks, the offense could finally gain momentum and flip field position. The coaching staff’s emphasis on aggression should be the storyline, not merely the result.

In this high-leverage matchup, the margin for error is tiny. Miami’s plan hinges on a breakthrough in ball security and critical plays from its top playmakers, turning a season’s early negative into a momentum shift that could redefine the 0-3 start.

Miami faces a 0-3 start and a Monday night showdown with the Jets, with the locker room insisting there’s no panic—only a sharpened focus on details and a belief that wins will come. Jaelan Phillips leans on past turning points to stay composed, while De’Von Achane stresses fixing mistakes in critical moments. Ashtyn Davis and Malik Washington emphasize mental fitness and daily 1-0 mindset as the club leans into Monday as a fresh chance to break through.

Roster notes shape the week: Storm Duck and Jason Marshall Jr. are not practicing and unlikely to play, Melifonwu returns to boost a secondary seeking its first takeaway of the year, and two linemen—Kadeem Telfort and Roy Mbaeteka—added to the practice squad. Miami will wear dark Rivalries helmets for the occasion as they chase a divisional breakthrough and their first win.

Miami faces a short-week test as Aaron Brewer contends with a new hip injury while the rest of the offense eyes early returns from Jaylen Wright and Darren Waller. Waller practiced on the edge; Wright was doubtful but close to suiting up. Melifonwu’s calf complicates safety depth, but Davis/Trader Jr. should split reps. Up front, Savaiinaea must elevate his game on the right side with Borom and Smith anchoring. Special teams mistakes linger from the Patriots game, shaping week-to-week risk and fantasy upside against Buffalo.

Injury updates, depth-chart gymnastics, and coaching comments drive the Dolphins’ Week 4 outlook. Expect tighter protection and more secondary rotation if Melifonwu sits. Washington’s Antonio Gibson and Brenden Schooler serve as cross-team reminders of how special-teams and big plays swing games. execute and scheme adjustments become critical for fantasy relevance in a short week.

Miami faces a bruising Week 2 test vs. New England with a slew of practice absences. Six Dolphins — Storm Duck, Austin Jackson, Benito Jones, Darren Waller, Ethan Bonner, and Jaylen Wright — missed practice, while Jaylen Waddle remained limited with a shoulder. De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill both cleared, and Zeek Biggers could see action if Jones can’t go. New England’s report included Christian Gonzalez, Harold Landry III, Morgan Moses, Keion White, Kayshon Boutte, Christian Elliss, and Marte Mapu as limited or missing. Fantasy impact centers on Hill’s volatility, Waddle’s health, Achane’s workload, and the rookie Biggers stepping in—plus how Gonzalez’s absence could widen targets for the Pats’ pass game.

In short, Week 2 leans toward stabilized star production from Hill, with Waddle’s status a key ceiling driver. The Patriots bring attention to Boutte and White as potential value if misses mount, while Miami’s depth will be put to the test at corner, tackle, and interior D-line. Streaming defenses and opportunistic plays could define a close divisional tilt.