Antonio Gibson ripped off a 90-yard kickoff return TD, with Mike Vrabel sprinting in lockstep beside him as New England seized momentum late against Miami. A prior Dolphins punt return TD by Malik Washington set the stage, but the Patriots answered with a game-changing special-teams sequence that electrified the sideline and boosted playoff aspirations.

Gibson's big-play moment, paired with Vrabel’s viral sideline hustle, underscored the Patriots' return-game potential and added a fresh variable for fantasy managers to watch. Stefon Diggs kept things light postgame, while New England finally beat Miami in Miami for the first time since 2019, a result with ripple effects in both fantasy and betting narratives.

Miami’s 0-2 start exposes a brittle operation: penalties, miscommunication, and a pass rush that hasn’t flipped games. Tua Tagovailoa throws for 315 yards with two TDs, yet a late INT and a stalled run game doom the comeback as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle flash, while a kickoff-return TD swings momentum. The Bills visit next, and Miami must fix basic execution across all three phases or face mounting questions about McDaniel and Grier.

Fixing the core issues—clean substitutions, disciplined tackling, and a more disruptive front seven—could unlock a steadier offense and a more trustworthy defense. If Miami can stabilize, the playmakers in the passing game can carry the load, and the crowd’s faith could return in time for a critical late-season push.