Miami Dolphins face defensive struggles, offensive injuries ahead of Jets clash

The Miami Dolphins enter their Week 4 Monday night game against the New York Jets amid significant struggles on both sides of the ball, remaining winless at 0-3 this season. Offensive line issues persist, with coach Mike McDaniel considering starting former Patriots first-round pick Cole Strange at right guard after underwhelming performances from Kion Smith and Daniel Brunskill. Defensively, the team has failed to force any turnovers through three games, a critical factor given their high blitz rate that yields pressure less than 20% of the time, leaving quarterbacks ample time to exploit the secondary. Despite the Dolphins' speed on offense, featuring players like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, their defense ranks near the bottom in yards allowed and points given up, contributing to their disappointing start. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has also struggled with turnovers and inconsistency, further hindering the offense's ability to sustain drives and support the defense. Both sides recognize the need for a turnaround, especially in forcing turnovers and stabilizing offensive line play, as Miami faces an equally winless Jets team in a critical matchup at Hard Rock Stadium.