Throughout the regular season, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Randy Lange, Susanna Weir and Jack Bell will give their responses to a series of questions regarding the Jets.

Today's question:

What Is the Most Important Jets-Dolphins Monday Night Matchup?

EA: Is a breakout game on the horizon for the Jets' offense? This Dolphins' defense is riding the struggle bus, having allowed 30-plus points in each of their first three games. From a numbers perspective, there is no place where they can hang their hat right now. The Jets' offense was dynamic in Week 1 against the Steelers and the unit sprung to life in the fourth quarter against the Bucs. The Dolphins will certainly send multiple defenders at Garrett Wilson, but the star playmaker consistently produces each week. I think we'll see some more contributions around him as Josh Reynoldsreturns to the lineup; Tyler Johnson got involved last week and rookie TE Mason Taylor is coming off a 4-catch game. Plus, it's only a matter of time before rookie wideout Arian Smith pops a long one. Expect more traction in the run game against a Miami defense that yields 145 ground yards per contest. One of Justin Fields' best pro games came against the Fins and the Jets' QB1, who will start if he passes concussion protocol, may have a big return to the lineup.

RL: Breece HallJustin Fields (if he clears concession protocol) and the Jets' ground game against Miami's run defense. Hall, Fields & Co. looked strong vs. Pittsburgh, sluggish at times the past two games. The Dolphins' run D, 28th in the NFL in yards allowed/game, 22nd in yards/carry, has been especially vulnerable to their right side, the offense's left, where Hall and the Jets backs have had some of their best gains running behind LT Olu Fashanu and his friends on the block. Establishing the run opens the pass, and that gives the Jets the best chance to exploit the Dolphins' overall defense, which is 31st on third-down conversion stops, 32nd in three-and-out drive rate and 32nd in allowing a 40% TD drive rate by their 3 opponents (10 TDs on 25 possessions). The Fins are also allowing opponents beefy average drives of 7.3 plays and 41.9 yards. If the Jets can capitalize, they'll help their banged-up defense by optimizing both units' time on the Hard Rock pitch.

JB: Miami's passing attack going against the Jets' defensive secondary and defensive line. The Dolphins' speed on offense will be a test for the Green & White. QB Tua Tagovailoa, hitting on 69.7% of his passes (62 of 89 with 5 TDs, but also 4 INT) is tethered to the play of WRs Tyreek Hill (15 catches, 198 yards, 13.2 per catch, 1 TD) and Jaylen Waddle (17-137-9.8-2), with RB Da'Von Achane (18-141-7.8-2) also presenting a challenge coming out of the backfield. The Jets' defense needs to start fast and find ways to get off the field on third down, especially in the heat and humidity of South Florida. CB Sauce Gardner (who missed both games against the Fins last season), could stick with Miami's WR1,Hill, while Brandon Stephens will need to be at his best dealing battling Waddle. The Jets have yet to register an interception and have forced 4 fumbles without getting a recovery. Miami's offensive line has allowed 6 sacks so far, while the Jets have generated an identical number and added 18 TFL. On the Jets' D-line, Jermaine Johnson (ankle) will miss another game, which puts more pressure on Will McDonald IV and Micheal Clemonson the edges. Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips, and others are a lot to handle for Miami, or any team for that matter. "We got to find a way to finish," Jets DC Steve Wilks said. "That's the key thing for us on defense. One touchdown, holding those guys [Tampa Bay] to 5 field goals. That doesn't really mean anything when you can't finish in the end.

SW: In order to "get over the hump" that HC Aaron Glenn has been referencing, the Jets need to get back to the offensive identity the staff has preached -- and one that flashed in Week 1 -- to secure their first victory, on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. After rushing for 182 yards in Week 1, the Jets only recorded a combined 199 rushing yards in Weeks 2 and 3, and QBs Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor led the team on the ground in those games. The Green & White will have an opportunity to get the ground game going again this week as they face a Dolphins' defense that has allowed an average of 145 rushing yards per game, which is the fifth most in the league. The Jets should not shy away from the passing game, either -- Miami ranks last in opponent completion percentage and passer rating allowed, and they have given up the most average points per game (32.2) this season. Whether it's Fields or Taylor under center, the Jets have a great opportunity to find an offensive rhythm early and take advantage of a defense that has struggled so far this season.