The Week 2 headline pits the Miami Dolphins against the New England Patriots in a tight AFC East duel, with Miami aiming to rebound after a rough opener and New England hoping for a better road showing. Miami fights through injuries on the right side of the line (James Daniels and Austin Jackson out) while New England is without standout corner Christian Gonzalez, setting up a Hill-Waddle onslaught against a thinner secondary. Despite the home-field edge for Miami, most experts expect the Patriots to prevail, closing the week with a Patriots win, 27-10.

Miami hosts New England in a 1 p.m. Week 2 clash that doubles as a quick reset for two 0-1 squads. Tua Tagovailoa faces a playoff-weary Patriots secondary, while Tyreek Hill looks for a major big-play breakout after Week 1’s turnover trouble. New England counters with a run-first approach and a thin pass rush that could invite Miami pressure.

Historically, Miami dominates at home and Tua is 7-0 against New England, fueling optimistic fantasy projections. Gonzalez’s injury could widen Hill’s chances, and Drake Maye’s usage may decide the visitors’ ceiling. Week 2 becomes a clear divider for McDaniel’s offense and Vrabel’s road-win mindset.

Las Vegas eyes a 2-0 start as it hosts Los Angeles after a Week 1 road win; the Chargers swept the Raiders last season and opened with a win over Kansas City, signaling a pivotal Monday test and a chance for Las Vegas to prove its growth. Justin Herbert’s blend of precise passing, RPOs and scrambles remains the toughest challenge for the defense.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll highlighted Herbert’s playmaking ability as the defining hurdle, underscoring the need to contain him in both the pocket and on the move. Week 2 will serve as a clear gauge of Las Vegas’s progress and readiness for a tougher stretch ahead.

Momentum, fantasy angles and division implications collide in this matchup as both teams chase a critical early-season result.