This week applies a top-down betting lens on a Dolphins-Patriots clash, where Miami’s high-tempo, short-throw offense tests New England’s quick-pressure front. Drake Maye’s over 280 passing yards sits as a marquee prop, but the matchup hinges on a battered Dolphins O-line and the Pats’ disruptive edge. Expect a shallow, precision-driven game script with value in intermediate completions and late-game volume.

Miami’s pace masks blocking issues as Tua Tagovailoa feeds rapid-fire routes, while New England counters with a robust pass rush and a secondary navigating Gonzalez’s absence. Maye’s scrambling keeps him viable against pressure, and Patriots’ defense could tilt the game toward a defensively leaner scoreline. Market dynamics will hinge on line movement as Week 1 data matures.