Miami faces a short-week test as Aaron Brewer contends with a new hip injury while the rest of the offense eyes early returns from Jaylen Wright and Darren Waller. Waller practiced on the edge; Wright was doubtful but close to suiting up. Melifonwu’s calf complicates safety depth, but Davis/Trader Jr. should split reps. Up front, Savaiinaea must elevate his game on the right side with Borom and Smith anchoring. Special teams mistakes linger from the Patriots game, shaping week-to-week risk and fantasy upside against Buffalo.

Injury updates, depth-chart gymnastics, and coaching comments drive the Dolphins’ Week 4 outlook. Expect tighter protection and more secondary rotation if Melifonwu sits. Washington’s Antonio Gibson and Brenden Schooler serve as cross-team reminders of how special-teams and big plays swing games. execute and scheme adjustments become critical for fantasy relevance in a short week.

Hill is ramping up after an oblique injury and looks prepared to approach his usual, high-impact role in the season opener against Indianapolis. Miami is easing him back with team drills, monitoring workload while he rebuilds timing with Tagovailoa. Waller is being cautious after activation, sitting Wednesday to prevent overexertion. The Dolphins’ Week 1 outlook hinges on Hill’s health and Waller’s ramp, with line-work and cohesion improving behind the scenes.

Forecasts hinge on Hill’s practice pace and the offense’s connectivity across the o-line, with Brewer and Savaiinaea stepping in as Hill approaches full snaps. Fantasy managers should watch for a clear uptick in Hill’s target share once he’s fully ramped, while Waller’s status will temper Miami’s ceiling until he’s back in football rhythm. The Colts game will be a telling barometer for Week 1 usage.

Miami's 2025 captains are Tua Tagovailoa, Alec Ingold, Zach Sieler, Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, and Bradley Chubb. Tyreek Hill was not voted a captain for the first time since joining in 2022, amid past comments about wanting to play elsewhere. Hill has indicated he may not be a captain this year, but he’s rehabbing an oblique and is expected to be ready for the Colts game. De'Von Achane is also nearing a return after calf trouble, adding to a versatile offense and league-tested leadership structure.