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 edged the Jets 27-21 in Week 4 as the defense punished the rival with two forced fumbles and a kickoff fumble recovery, while Tua Tagovailoa stayed clean and un-sacked. Darren Waller anchored the offense in his Dolphins debut with two TDs, and Tyreek Hill sparked the top-playability with elite flashes. Pro Football Focus highlighted a strong day for Hill, Waller, Julian Hill, and Waddle on offense, with others providing depth; on defense, Douglas, Jones, Brooks, Fitzpatrick, and Judon stood out.

Dolphins’ right-guard job remains unsettled four weeks into 2025, with Kion Smith benched for Daniel Brunskill after a costly pressure helped fuel a loss to Buffalo. With James Daniels and Austin Jackson on IR, Miami’s interior line is in flux as they prepare for the Jets on Monday night. Rookie Jonah Savaiinaea has also seen growing pains, and PFF ranks him last among guards, underscoring ongoing protection and run-blocking concerns ahead of a pivotal week.