It has been an eventful season for the Miami Dolphins. Another Tua Tagovailoa concussion early in the season put the team behind the sticks to reach a playoff spot, but a sequence of three consecutive wins over the last few weeks got them right back into contention.

They basically need a perfect rest of the season, but there’s reason for optimism. On Thursday, the Dolphins travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers, a huge interconference game on Thanksgiving night.

Check out three burning questions about the Packers’ next opponent.

Is Tua completely healthy now? How has he performed?

I wrote about it earlier this week, but Tua has proven quickly why general manager Chris Grier gave him a big extension this offseason. He's been outstanding this year once he returned from injured reserve.

It hasn't been about the big shots down the field, which has all but been taken out with the two-high shells they've been facing. However, he's put the ball into spaces and at exact moments that very few QBs in this league could do, and Miami's offense has transformed from one filled with explosives to a more methodical system with big play potential. And it's working.

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Beyond Tua, what have been the big explanations behind the Dolphins win streak over the last few weeks?

Miami fans might not want to accept it, but the level of competition can't be discarded. The Raiders and Patriots aren't the best, although the performance at the Rams on Monday night was one that you have to recognize as a challenge.

That being said, Tua and the offense finding themselves as a unit cannot be understated. Mike McDaniel also deserves credit for adapting to the league adapting to his offense. Jonnu Smith has been an invaluable piece to this offense, and De'Von Achane is perhaps the best and most dangerous pass-catching back in the NFL. Miami's offensive line has also been a pleasant surprise as far as their recent pass and run blocking.

Defensively, Miami has been good at stopping the run lately despite some concerns earlier in the year. I think they've improved in that area, and that's obviously been a big help. Calais Campbell has been an unbelievably pleasant surprise and a huge part of this defense, perhaps the unit's MVP so far.

Make no mistake; Tua's accuracy and timing in executing McDaniel's offense is absolutely elite and has been a big reason why they've been winning. But there's a lot that's happened outside of Tua to get the Dolphins' offense back on track this year.

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This is the first year under DC Anthony Weaver. How has he done and what are some defensive weaknesses that the Packers could exploit?

I think the jury is still out to some degree on Weaver's defense. They've had some great moments and kept the Dolphins in a couple of games with Tua on injured reserve, most notably in a 15-10 win over New England and a 16-10 loss to Indianapolis. They've had some stinkers, particularly against Buffalo and in the second half of a collapse against Arizona.

However, lately, they've been playing better. The run game has been solid, with Zach Sieler and Calais Campbell (man, where would the Dolphins be without him this year?) both playing well up front. Rookie Chop Robinson is coming into his own lately, with 3.5 sacks in his last 4 games.

If there's a vulnerability, it's probably still in the middle and on the back end in the passing game. Jevon Holland is strong, but Jordan Poyer hasn't been. Also, linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Anthony Walker Jr. aren't the best in coverage, although Walker Jr. left with a hamstring injury on Sunday, so Tyrel Dodson could go against the Packers. Starting CB Kendall Fuller has also missed the last two weeks with a concussion.

Jordan Love and the Green Bay passing game is a definite concern on Thursday, especially with a short week for Weaver and company to prepare.

Packers’ short week creates tough test with Dolphins looming on Thursday

Green Bay will have four consecutive primetime games coming up