Tyreek Hill’s season-ending injury forces the Dolphins to reinvent their plan against Carolina. Expect Tua Tagovailoa to lean on Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane and Darren Waller, while the run game takes on a larger, more patient role. Miami’s special teams and third-down efficiency could swing the result in a close game as Miami reshapes its weapon set without Hill.

The defense faces a test from Carolina’s ground attack, and the offensive line reshuffle at right guard adds uncertainty in the run game. Fantasy managers should chase the new movers in Miami’s offense and monitor how the Dolphins leverage Waller and the backfield in a run-heavy script that could define the weeks ahead.

Penei Sewell anchored Detroit’s rushing attack with a historic 99.3 run-blocking grade—the highest single-game run-block grade in PFF history. Bills’ David Edwards (93.8) and Cowboys’ Terence Steele (89.3 HM) fed the prime zone blocks, while Aaron Brewer (92.7) and Drew Dalman (79.8) flashed at center. On defense, Eric Wilson (95.7) led run defense for linebackers, with Aidan Hutchinson (93.1) and Cameron Heyward (90.8) dominating the line play. Poona Ford (89.8) highlighted interior stops.

The piece underlines how weekly run-game grades shape fantasy upside, highlighting OL dominance and DL impact as recurring fantasy levers. It also marks the Lions and Steelers as teams with elevated run-block/run-defense narratives to monitor for DFS and prop bets.

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.