- Miami is in full rebuild mode after moving on from Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa and shedding stars (traded Jaylen Waddle and Minkah Fitzpatrick; released Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb); Jeff Hafley is the new coach.
- The team is entering the Malik Willis era — he’s finally the starter after limited NFL action (six starts with the Packers, 3–3) and a few notable flashes (30-for-35, 422 yards, 3 TDs in one start last year).
- Oddsmakers reflect low expectations: Over/Under 4.5 wins is Over +122 / Under -146, Miami is the +4000 last choice for the AFC East and a massive longshot for the AFC (+15000) and Super Bowl (+35000).
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