• Malik Willis · Miami Dolphins
• Eric Wilson · Minnesota Vikings

Look for: Before the snap, watch for several Minnesota linebackers and edge defenders standing near the line, making it unclear who will rush and who will retreat into coverage.

If you see it: If Willis repeatedly has to scramble, throw short or release the ball before his receivers complete their routes, Minnesota’s rush plan is creating uncertainty even when the first defender does not make the tackle.

Here's what it means: Minnesota is dictating the timing of Miami’s passing game. If Willis instead escapes into open space, his running ability can turn that aggression against the Vikings.

Look for: On Miami punts and kickoffs, watch whether Myles Price catches the ball with room to make one decisive cut toward the sideline or through the first wave of coverage.

If you see it: If Price clears the initial defenders and reaches open space, Minnesota may begin possessions well beyond the usual starting area.

Here's what it means: The Vikings are gaining hidden yardage without asking their Jefferson-less offense to create it, shortening the distance Murray and company must cover.

Miami Dolphins · Quarterback (QB)

Willis threw for 210 yards with an interception and added 56 rushing yards. His legs offer Miami an escape route when passing plays break down, but protecting the ball is essential after the Dolphins committed two turnovers last week.

Miami Dolphins · Running Back (RB)

Gordon handled 17 carries for 41 yards and scored Miami’s only touchdown against Kansas City. He also caught all three of his targets, giving Willis a short passing option.

Miami Dolphins · Wide Receiver (WR)

Washington drew a team-high 10 targets and caught five passes for 56 yards in Week 3. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards, so he can affect both the passing game and field position.

Minnesota Vikings · Quarterback (QB)

Murray completed 15 of 29 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 3 win. He now has to distribute the ball without Justin Jefferson.

Minnesota Vikings · Wide Receiver (WR)

Addison produced 90 yards and a touchdown on five catches last week. With Jefferson unavailable, Addison is the clearest proven option from Minnesota’s most recent passing performance.

Minnesota Vikings · Linebacker (LB)

Wilson recorded 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits and a pass defended in Week 3. His ability to arrive from linebacker depth is part of a Minnesota rush that can make the pocket difficult to read.

A Minnesota win would move the Vikings to 4-0, while a Miami win would give the Dolphins their first victory and make them 1-3. A tie would leave Minnesota unbeaten at 3-0-1 and Miami winless at 0-3-1.

Jefferson’s absence removes one of Murray’s Week 3 targets and requires the Vikings to redefine their receiving hierarchy. Addison’s recent production makes him the obvious starting point, but Miami can now prepare without accounting for Jefferson on the field.

The Dolphins outgained Minnesota in their respective Week 3 games but emerged with the loss and two turnovers. Avoiding another possession-ending mistake would give their 0-3 start a better chance to change.

Can Miami turn another productive yardage day into points if it avoids repeating last week’s two turnovers?

Without Justin Jefferson, does Kyler Murray lean most heavily on Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones Sr. or T.J. Hockenson?

Minnesota generated sacks from seven defenders last week; can Malik Willis punish that pressure by escaping as a runner?