​MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 04: Malik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Dolphins 15-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Dolphins get back to work this week after an off weekend in Week 6. For Week 7, they will head north to face their AFC East rivals, the New York Jets. Miami has yet to play a division game in 2026, meaning half of their remaining 12 games will be matchups against AFC East teams. Can the 0-5 Dolphins become a menace in the division?If Miami is going to succeed this season, they need to see improvements across the roster. The youngest team in the league, the Dolphins are betting on rookies and second-year players to step up, grow quickly, and prove they are ready to be the foundation of a rebuild. It is not just the young players who need to improve, however. Miami Dolphins on SI writer Tyler DeSena took a look at Miami’s stagnant passing attack on Sunday, breaking down where the team needs better performances – including from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, the skill-position players, and quarterback Malik Willis.Of Willis, DeSena wrote:Miami’s new quarterback bears plenty of blame for Miami’s failed aerial assault. It’s unfair to ask him to put out all of the fires started by his supporting cast, but he will be judged on whether or not he gets burned…Quicker decision-making will be the biggest key for Willis. His process has yet to speed up the requisite level to avoid major mistakes. He needs to be able to consistently get through his progressions, while also deciphering when to abandon the pocket or give up on a play. Thus far, he looks like a quarterback who has only started eleven career games, when this version of the Dolphins needs a higher level of maturation in order to put together complete performances.Welcome to the Splash Zone, a collection of Dolphins stories from around the web curated for you each morning. You can check out the rest of that story, along with all the other stories here:Where to Assign Blame For the Dolphins’ Grounded Passing Attack – Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SIThe Dolphins’ dead-last unit has plenty to improve on during the bye weekClick here to download SB Nation’s new app from the Apple or Google Play stores, and keep all of The Phinsider’s coverage at your fingertips! Dolphins 2026 seasonJoin the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Download the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.Quick Thought on Each Dolphins Offensive Starter – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SIBreaking down what stands out about each player at the byeWhat we’ve learned about the 2026 Miami Dolphins – Omar Kelly, Miami HeraldThe Miami Dolphins have 12 more cha