Patriots fans gauge Week 3 confidence after a Week 2 win over the Dolphins that snapped a rough start. Initial optimism cooled after Week 1, but Vrabel’s first NE victory revived belief in a quicker rebuild. The Dolphins’ stumble and Seattle’s recent surge add context, while the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers era looms as a critical AFC East benchmark. Week 3 becomes a true test of offense, defense, and coaching edge for fantasy value.

Fantasy managers will watch play-calling, usage splits, and time of possession to gauge Week 3 upside for Patriots players and the surrounding matchup dynamics. The slate tightens quickly, so leverage and pace could define this young offense’s fantasy upside.

Kansas City sits at 0-2 and heads to New York as Bennie Fowler boldly predicts a Tyreek Hill reunion to spark Patrick Mahomes and an offense in need of explosive playmakers. With Rashee Rice suspended and a fleet of speedy targets sidelined, KC’s offense is craving a game-breaker. The piece threads a Brady-to-Moss-style move as the ultimate spark, while Hill’s Dolphins situation looms and the Chiefs’ window to push for another title remains wide open.

Fantasy angles abound: Hill’s return would reshape Mahomes’ ceiling, boost Kelce’s value, and reset the Chiefs’ pass-game layout. The column weighs the cost, timing, and whether KC should chase a blockbuster or lean on internal options until Rice returns. It also frames the Dolphins’ brewing drama and the broader AFC power balance as the Chiefs chase elite efficiency again.

Antonio Gibson powered New England with a 90-yard kickoff return TD, part of 171 kickoff-return yards, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week as the Patriots beat Miami. The big play followed a punt-return TD from Malik Washington and showcased the team’s street-fight mentality headlined by Vrabel sprinting alongside the returner. This marked a historic kickoff TD for the Patriots and their first win in Miami since 2019, with return-game momentum carrying fantasy upside for Gibson in leagues that count special-teams points.

Buffalo’s high-octane offense (35.5 ppg) hosts a reeling Miami squad that has yielded 33 points in each of its first two games. Buffalo is a 12-point favorite with a 49.5-point total, and simulations peg Buffalo to cover roughly 57% of the time and the Over around 67%. Expect Josh Allen to pace a shootout against Miami’s vulnerable defense, while Miami’s healthy Tua Tagovailoa tries to keep pace for fantasy managers.

Buffalo owns a commanding recent edge, winning 13 of 14 meetings (including playoffs). Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium. The game sets up as a strong fantasy play for Bills pass-catchers and a challenging but intriguing option for Dolphins, with the betting line and model leaning toward a high-scoring, Buffalo-led night for Week 3.