Miami’s 27-24 loss to Carolina laid bare a fragile run defense and a stagnant offense, inflaming the franchise’s rebuild narrative. Jordyn Brooks and Zach Sieler spoke with authenticity as the defense was carved for 234 rushing yards on 30 attempts through three quarters, while the offense flashed a brief spark from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle.

The questions surrounding GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel intensified as a pattern of missteps and soft play emerged. With a looming evaluation of identity and accountability, fantasy managers should watch for roster churn, internal rotations, and how quick the Dolphins pivot to more fundamental toughness in the weeks ahead.