Overview

• After a 27-24 loss to Carolina, Weaver said watching the Week 5 tape made him "want to throw up" as the Dolphins surrendered 418 total yards, including 239 on the ground and 206 to Rico Dowdle.
• Through five games, Miami ranks near the bottom of the NFL defensively, allowing 29.0 points and 386.6 yards per game, with league-worst marks in rushing yards allowed (174.2), completion rate allowed (74.5%) and passer rating allowed (117.6).
• Weaver framed the issues as execution, not scheme, pointing to trust, gap fits and tackling breakdowns that have repeatedly turned manageable plays into big gains.
• Team messaging acknowledged defenders chased strips rather than secure tackles against the Panthers, contributing to repeated run-after-contact explosives.
• Weaver highlighted defensive-line failures allowing plays to reach the linebackers and, with limited depth, is emphasizing rapid corrections ahead of Sunday’s home game against the 3-2 Chargers, who are down to third-string running back Hassan Haskins and dealing with offensive line injuries.