Miami’s James Daniels is active for the opener in Indianapolis, clearing the way for a full starting five on the O-line — Paul, Savaiinaea, Brewer, Daniels, and Jackson — after Daniels battled an ankle issue and Achilles rehab. Dee Eskridge cleared concussion protocol, while Darren Waller sits out, nudging the Dolphins into a two-TE look with Julian Hill and Tanner Conner as active options. De’Von Achane and rookie Ollie Gordon II are set to shoulder heavy workload with Wright sidelined; Jeff Wilson Jr. is available as a third back. Kicking duties move to Riley Patterson after Jason Sanders lands on IR. The Colts honor Jim Irsay with a Ring of Honor ceremony, drawing visiting star power like Manning and James while Reggie Wayne shares coaching duties. A sunny 68-degree day and an open roof add a touch of old-school NFL ambience to a game that could hinge on Miami’s offensive line play and backfield depth.

Miami faces a temporary kicker crisis with Jason Sanders on IR, prompting workouts for Eddy Piñeiro, Riley Patterson, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph. The Dolphins may keep a kicker on the practice squad for three games, then activate a pro to cover Week 1 if Sanders isn’t ready. Each candidate brings a distinct track record, distance strength and Florida ties that shape Week 1 projections and fantasy outcomes.

Piñeiro’s Panthers stint and Florida roots, Patterson’s journeyman resume, Gonzalez’s All-Pac-12 pedigree with injury history, and Joseph’s six-season FG rate provide Miami with options. The dynamic adds roster flexibility but introduces risk for early-season scoring volatility, making the decision a clear fantasy relevance story.

Malachi Corley, a 2024 third-round pick, was released by the New York Jets after a preseason in which he logged 53 offensive snaps (fifth among Jets receivers) and turned his only catch into 8 yards, while also returning four kickoffs for 101 yards. The Jets’ crowded WR room left Corley on the outside looking in as rookies and veteran additions took precedence. Fantasy managers should note the lack of clear path to immediate targets in New York and monitor for a potential landing elsewhere.