Projecting the Miami Dolphins starting offense in Week 1

Projecting the Miami Dolphins starting offense in Week 1

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) makes a one handed grab over Buffalo Bills strong safety Dean Marlowe (31) in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, September 20, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post]

Pass Catchers

  • TE Mike Gesicki
  • WR DeVante Parker
  • WR Jaylen Waddle
  • WR Albert Wilson

No. 1 rotational player: TE Durham Smythe

If the Dolphins need a tight end to play with his hand in the dirt, Smythe is likely the guy. But Miami is bringing an offense that is expected to spread things out against New England — and that likely means plenty of Gesicki in the slot and a fair amount of 12 personnel to have the best of both worlds.

WR Will Fuller is suspended for Week 1 and is out of the picture — but there’s plenty of speed to be had between Waddle and Wilson when Miami aligns in 11-personnel with three wide receivers on the field.