Week 2 offered a slender silver lining for Miami: a 33-27 loss with late life, a 77-yard, 6-play drive in 1:23, and a defense that finally withstood a late push. Penalties and pre-snap chaos continue to sap momentum, and the offensive line shows wavering, with Tua Tagovailoa briefly navigating pressure while still posting solid accuracy. Malik Washington and Willie Gay Jr. flashed as bright spots, but the blueprint remains fragile as the Bills loom on a short week.

The offense relies on quick releases and speed, a necessity if mobility is limited by the hip issue. Borom’s play and Jackson’s availability shape every snap, while the defense leaks points and big plays too often. Week 3 will test whether these small signs of life are real progress or mirages, and how far the staff can push the game plan under pressure.

Fantasy fallout centers on Tua’s ceiling in a pocket-diminished system, the cut-and-run pivots to playmakers, and the risk of escalating penalties killing drives. The Dolphins must clean pre-snap timing, keep Washington involved, and squeeze value from a still-volatile defense if they want to stay afloat against Buffalo.