What happened: Miami fell to 1-6 on the season following a 24-19 defeat against the New England Patriots in Week 8. The defensive front earned high marks behind a sack from Josh Uche and two from Chop Robinson, though missed tackles on Drake Maye enabled a 48-yard touchdown to Demario Douglas. Quarterback Malik Willis stated that a groin issue did not limit his rushing attempts in the defeat.

Why it matters: At 1-6, the Dolphins face mounting pressure across the roster ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Defensive breakdowns against mobile quarterbacks proved costly, as missed sacks allowed New England to extend drives and preserve a fourth-quarter lead. Miami must stabilize its pass rush and interior containment to turn around the second half of the regular season.

What to watch: Miami hosts the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday in Week 9, with Detroit entering off a 19-15 victory over Minnesota. Defensive end Chop Robinson carries a questionable injury designation heading into the matchup.