"Typically, defenses played the two-high safety shell scheme which keeps both safeties deep to guard against deep passes to Hill or fellow speed-burning wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. But there's a school of thought the Dolphins will rely more on the run with Hill sidelined which could mean defenses will drop a safety down and play an eight-man front to stop the run."
"Tagovailoa could see the Panthers going either way. "We've had games where (Waddle) was out and only (Hill) was in; we've had games where (Hill) was out and only (Waddle) was in," Tagovailoa said. "Teams have gone to their normal base defense of what they would normally run from what we've seen on film, but I don't know. That's the beauty of football.""
Tyreek Hill is out with a season-ending left knee injury. Defenses often used two-high safety shells to protect against deep passes to Hill and Jaylen Waddle. With Hill sidelined, some defenses may drop a safety into the box and play eight-man fronts to stop the run. Tua Tagovailoa said opposing teams have varied their approaches and that Miami will adjust accordingly. Coach Mike McDaniel successfully used short passing last season when deep options were limited. The Dolphins can emphasize mid-range passing to Darren Waller, contributions from De'Von Achane, and Waddle’s continued deep-threat ability. Cornerback Storm Duck and receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. are likely out for the game.
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