Darren Waller’s Miami debut after hip injury elevates him to a primary red-zone option with Hill out, making him the top Week 5 add in most formats.

Isaiah Davis and Malik Washington offer deeper-league flare as Jets and Dolphins adapt to injuries; Davis is a 14+ team stash behind Hall, Washington a speculative 12+ team add with Waddle still a focal point.

Watch for the waiver-wire movement after Monday’s MNF: the Jets and Dolphins will lean on the run game and aerial targets differently, but Waller’s involvement and Washington’s potential role are the key trends shaping Week 5 starts.

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.

Ty Johnson edged Ray Davis for more early-down work through two Bills-Dolphins weeks, hinting at a bigger handcuff role if Cook stays healthy. Ollie Gordon II carved in short-yardage and goal-line snaps for Miami, expanding Achane’s TD pathways in a tight run game. Kincaid’s fantasy role remains muddled by a three-way Bills TE rotation, but his target rate ticked up.

Achane’s season ceiling could hinge on Gordon’s usage, while Miami’s Hill, Conner and Patterson offer practical edges for Week 4 and beyond. Palmer’s 11-personnel role and Waddle’s health add nuance to both teams’ passing games for fantasy and props.

Riley Patterson steps in as Miami’s kicker after Jason Sanders hits IR, the first of up to three practice-squad elevations to fill the Week 1 gap at Indianapolis. Jeff Wilson Jr. slides into a bigger backfield role with Jaylen Wright sidelined, giving the Dolphins a steadier option behind Mostert. With Darren Waller out, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner are the two on the active TE depth chart, while Hayden Rucci and Greg Dulcich loom as potential roster moves to keep the offense versatile.

If Miami adds another tight end, Alec Ingold’s workload could shift and two-TE packages might dip, reshaping Week 1 attack plans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The key for fantasy managers is monitoring how the kicking, backfield, and TE usage evolve as final roster decisions loom before kickoff.