Miami aims to rebound at home vs New England after a 33-8 loss in Indianapolis. Five fantasy storylines drive the matchup: can Miami finally generate a pass rush against Drake Maye; will the makeshift O-line hold up with Daniels on IR and Jackson banged up; can the offense reconnect on big plays from Hill and Waddle; avoid a costly special-teams miscue from Brenden Schooler; and can Tua Tagovailoa return to efficient, turnover-light form. The game will shape the early-season fantasy landscape.

Miami's right side is in flux as Austin Jackson lands on IR and James Daniels joins him, forcing a reshaped O-line for at least four games. Borom steps in at right tackle with Kion Smith sliding to right guard; Strange, Brunskill or Lamm may inherit later opportunities. Waller remains in the lineup with a two-TE look, and Wilson Jr. plus Patterson get practice-squad elevations to stay ready. Cornell Armstrong moves up to fifth cornerback as Bonner sits, while Wright is doubtful and Waller stays active.

Depth and tempo become the x-factors: the Dolphins will lean on internal depth, situational protection schemes, and occasional run-game adjustments against a brutal early schedule (Patriots, Bills, Jets, Panthers). The earliest Jackson or Daniels could return is Week 6 vs Chargers, giving Miami a light at the end of the tunnel as Eichenberg works off PUP. Fantasy angles hinge on who seizes the opportunistic reps along the line and how the TE and RB options are deployed in the shift.

Miami's practice displayed a high-octane mix of pass-happy concepts and line-discipline, led by Tagovailoa and Hill with a retooled offensive line anchored by Borom and Strange. Hayden Rucci flashed as a real tight end option, while the defense — with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Rasul Douglas — stressed matchup pressure. Early signals point to Hill as the engine of the aerial attack and Tagovailoa as a weekly fantasy staple when rhythm is clean.

Week 1 expectations hinge on Hill's target share and Tua's timing, plus the line’s ability to sustain clean pockets. Rucci’s role could widen the short-yardage and red-zone window, while Borom and Strange help stabilize protection. The Dolphins’ secondary presents a test, but Fitzpatrick’s presence offers a floor for the unit. Overall, this session suggests Hill remains a top-tier weekly option and Tagovailoa a high-ceiling quarterback when the offense clicks.

Dolphins guard James Daniels is on IR for at least four weeks after Week 1, forcing interior-line shuffles. Cole Strange joins the 53-man roster, with Kion Smith stepping in Sunday and likely starting Week 6 vs. Chargers. Daniel Brunskill, Kendall Lamm, and Larry Borom provide veteran depth as Miami weighs immediate replacements.

Daniels’ absence tests Miami’s run and pass protection; the early-lottery option is Smith, who has limited starting experience. Strange Could stabilize the right side if he settles in; otherwise Brunskill or Lamm may be asked to anchor the interior while Miami hopes to hold the line until Daniels returns Week 6.

Week 1 leans into clock-bleed game plans and unders, with Pittsburgh against New York and a rust-tinged Rodgers leading Pittsburgh’s short-throw, run-heavy approach. Seattle hopes to upset San Francisco after a busy offseason, while Houston and LA look primed for another defensive slog. Bears face JJ McCarthy on the road, and Atlanta bets on Penix, London, and Bijan to carry early-season momentum. Fantasy angles hinge on backfield workloads, receiving targets, and savvy underdog props.