We've made it — welcome to Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season! The Miami Dolphins begin the year with a challenge — another shot at the Los Angeles Chargers after falling 23-17 last season. The rematch created plenty of storylines, and coach Mike McDaniel had months to plot his revenge after Miami's offense struggled last season.

Vic Fangio's addition to the equation can't be mentioned enough after the Dolphins made him the league's highest-paid defensive coordinator over the offseason. Will a new-look Dolphins defense have enough to hold down Justin Herbert and a devastating offense that will likely push the ball down the field under first-year offensive coordinator Kellen Moore?

The regular season isn't a race, but a 17-game schedule leaves little room for error for two teams with something to prove.

Another Dolphins Podcast is hosted by Joshua Houtz (@Houtz) and Jake Mendel (@JMendel94).

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