Miami opened 2025 0-2 after losses to Colts and Patriots, prompting a closer look at the franchise’s resilience under Mike McDaniel. History shows 0-2 starts haven’t doomed Miami, with 2008 and 2016 playoff runs beginning 0-2, while 1988 marked a rare Shula era miss after an 0-2 start. Since 1970 the club has few such openings, but the pattern suggests a potential bounce-back in the weeks ahead—relevant for fantasy managers planning post-2-game rosters.

Panthers Week 2 snap counts spotlight more youth on defense and a stubborn, recurring reliance on Nick Scott. Lathan Ransom barely edges into more snaps (nine to twelve) while Princely Umanmielen flashes in limited action with a sack and a pressure, yet still isn’t on the field enough. Xavier Legette continues heavy targets as WR2 despite rough efficiency, prompting calls for Brycen Tremayne or David Moore to seize downs.

The unit shows improved pass rush, but late first-half and start-of-second-quarter breakdowns persist. With Umanmielen thriving in limited snaps, Carolina faces tough calls on rotation, especially around Legette’s role and the WR corps, ahead of Week 3.