Dolphins catch a key break for Week 4 matchup against Jets as a new twist could invite Miami to finally lean into a winning formula
One of the biggest matchups for the Dolphins’ Week 4 matchup with the Jets just changed unexpectedly.
The Miami Dolphins are seeking a breakthrough in the win column this week after three trying performances to start the 2025 season. With an 0-3 record and the microscope firmly on every piece of the puzzle atop the food chain in Miami, the Dolphins must hope that extra time for preparations for their next contest offers them answers for win.
If not, this ride is going to get even more bumpy and turbulent than it’s been already. The Dolphins, we’ve found out this afternoon, have caught their first break of Week 4 — their AFC East rival is going to be down one of the better players on their defensive unit. The New York Jets are going to be without linebacker Quincy Williams, per reports.
Jets defense will face Miami Dolphins in Week 4 without linebacker Quincy Williams
The Dolphins’ offense showcased some signs of life in the run game on Thursday night against the Bills, successfully challenging Buffalo between the tackles to facilitate to big gains on the ground. Whether it was Ollie Gordon or De’Von Achane, Miami found room to run. The news that Jets linebacker Quincy Williams is set to miss significant time, including Week 4 against the Dolphins, sets the stage for Miami to try it again against a Jets defense that has struggled thus far in 2025.
With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s inconsistent play through the first three weeks, establishing success on the ground makes ample sense for Miami in more ways than one. Avoiding long and late downs is always a recipe for success and Mike McDaniel’s roots as a run game coordinator have shined when he’s been willing to commit to running the football. It hasn’t been often enough.
Perhaps the Jets being without one of their best and most explosive defenders will provide the invitation Miami needs to embrace the idea of pounding the rock. The formula would help alleviate a leaky defense, control the clock, and manage high-stress down and distances. In the ways all have hurt Miami thus far, it sounds like a pretty good idea to me.
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A win isn’t the only thing the Dolphins and their Week 4 opponent, the Jets, are chasing a breakthrough in as they enter their primetime showdown
Maybe if the Dolphins can find a few of these, it can help make those missing wins in 2025 a little easier to come by…
