Dolphins-Rams live blog: O-line starter placed on IR but Tyreek Hill expected to play

What we know so far

The Dolphins have placed offensive lineman Greg Little on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday. Little suffered a calf injury in practice this week and will now miss at least the first four games of the season.

The Rams, meanwhile, are expected to have wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the lineup Sunday against the Dolphins. Hill missed practice this week with a hamstring injury, but he was able to participate in a walkthrough on Saturday and is expected to be good to go for the game.

What it means

Little's injury is a blow to the Dolphins' offensive line, which was already thin at the tackle position. The team will likely start Austin Jackson at left tackle and Brandon Shell at right tackle against the Rams.

Hill's availability is a big boost for the Rams' offense. The All-Pro wide receiver is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL, and his presence on the field will make it much more difficult for the Dolphins' defense to slow down the Rams' offense.

What to watch for

The Dolphins will need to find a way to generate pressure on Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford without Little in the lineup. The team will also need to find a way to slow down Hill, who is one of the fastest and most explosive players in the NFL.

The Rams will need to protect Stafford from the Dolphins' pass rush and find a way to get the ball to Hill early and often. The team will also need to force turnovers and get off the field on third down in order to give their offense a chance to win the game.