Miami Dolphins
Challenge Rating: 6/10 – dangerous run game but major holes at receiver and in the secondary.
Week 1 – New head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan inherit quarterback Malik Willis, who is dynamic as a runner but unproven as a passer. The offense revolves around running back De’Von Achane, who set career highs with 1,838 yards and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. However, Miami gutted its receiver room—Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone—leaving Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell as the top options. Defensively the Dolphins were gashed on the ground (28th in yards per carry allowed). Edge rusher Chop Robinson and newcomer Josh Uche must jump‑start a pass rush that ranked 26th. Linebacker is the strength (Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson), but the secondary is thin; unproven corners allowed 7.6 yards per pass and a high touchdown rate, and safety lost Minkah Fitzpatrick. To beat Miami, the Raiders should load the box to contain Achane and force Willis to throw into coverage. Davante Adams can exploit Miami’s inexperienced corners, and a disciplined pass rush should keep Willis from scrambling.
