Dolphins present the Week 5 opponent as Carolina navigates a WR transition. While not central to Coker’s timeline, Miami’s game plan in Week 5 informs Panthers’ approach to exploiting gaps in the secondary as Coker nears a return.

Dolphins sit at 1-4 with 278.6 yards per game (fifth-worst). Week 5 featured only 19 rushing yards; Tua Tagovailoa added three TD passes, but overall, the offense lacks consistency beyond a few big plays. Jaylen Waddle remains a notable spark in a sputtering attack.

Waller delivered a 5-for-78-yard performance with a TD, showing the potential for weekly production and red-zone upside for Miami. With increased volume and a role that extends beyond pure red-zone work, Waller is back in TE1 conversations, especially when healthy and on a defense-tilted schedule.

Dolphins’ offense shows volatility with Waddle, Hill, and Achane in flux, needing Tua’s home-field efficiency and improved run defense to maximize fantasy upside in the coming weeks.

Waddle’s presence alongside Tyreek Hill keeps the Dolphins’ air attack intriguing, with baseline targets and big-play potential continuing to drive fantasy value even as the offense evolves.