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.

Miami’s defense has yet to create turnovers, sits last in passer rating allowed and near the bottom in the run game, all pointing at a front seven that hasn’t lived up to last season’s disruptive reputation. With a young, makeshift secondary and higher pressure to produce, the Dolphins need their front seven to set the tone against a Jets squad capable of scoring in bunches. If Monday night at Hard Rock ends in defeat, the calls for change could intensify, putting McDaniel under renewed scrutiny.

Anthony Weaver spoke in grave, calm tones about a simple, old-school creed: defense wins with violence at the point of attack. The Dolphins’ DC urged edge-setting, relentless pursuit, and violent takeaways to reverse a start that’s yielded 30 points per game with no turnovers. The message mirrors a Dan Campbell-era grit, even as Mike McDaniel’s system lingers, and it hints at Weaver’s potential as an interim leader who can ignite a physical, finish-first defense.

Last season’s No. 4 ranked defense provides context for the appeal, while this year’s struggles underscore the urgency. The emphasis on trust, discipline, and aggression is designed to flip momentum, especially against a schedule that includes Buffalo. For fantasy managers, the shift raises hopeful potential for sack, turnover, and fantasy-point spikes from Miami’s playmakers.