Miami faces a bruising Week 2 test vs. New England with a slew of practice absences. Six Dolphins — Storm Duck, Austin Jackson, Benito Jones, Darren Waller, Ethan Bonner, and Jaylen Wright — missed practice, while Jaylen Waddle remained limited with a shoulder. De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill both cleared, and Zeek Biggers could see action if Jones can’t go. New England’s report included Christian Gonzalez, Harold Landry III, Morgan Moses, Keion White, Kayshon Boutte, Christian Elliss, and Marte Mapu as limited or missing. Fantasy impact centers on Hill’s volatility, Waddle’s health, Achane’s workload, and the rookie Biggers stepping in—plus how Gonzalez’s absence could widen targets for the Pats’ pass game.

In short, Week 2 leans toward stabilized star production from Hill, with Waddle’s status a key ceiling driver. The Patriots bring attention to Boutte and White as potential value if misses mount, while Miami’s depth will be put to the test at corner, tackle, and interior D-line. Streaming defenses and opportunistic plays could define a close divisional tilt.

Daniels’ chest injury sidelines him for a couple of weeks, thrusting Kion Smith into right guard with Borom likely sliding to the right side. Storm Duck is out for a couple weeks, with Rasul Douglas stepping in. Jackson’s toe and Benito Jones’ week-to-week status add to the churn on the line and in the trenches. Tagovailoa escaped concussion protocol, but the hits keep fantasy expectations in flux. Waller’s hip strain could delay his Dolphins debut, altering week-to-week TE targets. Howard’s move to the Colts thinning the secondary sharpens the risk-reward of Miami stacks.

Miami faces New England in Week 2 with a reshuffled offensive line and a thinner secondary, making depth plays and matchup-driven pivots essential for fantasy rosters. The franchise contends to stabilize protection, keep Tua upright, and unlock options for receivers and backs behind the reshaped trenches. Fans will watch roster moves closely as the timetable for Daniels and Duck shapes the weekly output and roster management decisions.

Miami’s 33-8 Week 1 setback vs. Indianapolis exposed a shaky start: Tua Tagovailoa and the offense never found rhythm, turning the ball over three times as injuries mounted (Daniels, Duck, Jackson). The defense kept Indy in check early but allowed three Colts field goals after the first quarter flood. Week 2 hosts New England, a test of resilience for a unit looking to stabilize protection, rebuild timing with Hill/Waddle, and recover from the wave of injuries to Daniels, Duck and Jackson.

Fantasy angles tilt toward health and rhythm for Tagovailoa, Hill and Waddle. Hill remains a ceiling play, but the Tua-to-Waddle connect and the o-line’s return to form will dictate who benefits next. If Daniels and Jackson miss time, the line must hold up or the offense could stall again. Week 2 will reveal whether the supporting cast can step up as the primary playmakers try to reestablish their early-season flow.

Injury outlook and on-field chemistry dominate the early storylines; the Dolphins’ response will shape immediate fantasy value and betting angles as they attempt to rebound in primetime fashion against New England.