Cousins provides necessary stability over Mendoza

Jeanty's injury update

Ashton Jeanty appears set for the upcoming matchup after a positive return to practice, forcing the team to lean heavily on the run game without their primary receiving threat.

Offensive blocking plan

Exploiting Miami's lighter defensive ends through wide zone blocking and creative utilization of speed threats like Trey Tucker remains the primary path to offensive success.

Quarterback strategy

Starting Kirk Cousins provides necessary stability and experience for a run-heavy game plan that requires precise decision-making in a high-stakes, low-possession environment.