Miami’s James Daniels is active for the opener in Indianapolis, clearing the way for a full starting five on the O-line — Paul, Savaiinaea, Brewer, Daniels, and Jackson — after Daniels battled an ankle issue and Achilles rehab. Dee Eskridge cleared concussion protocol, while Darren Waller sits out, nudging the Dolphins into a two-TE look with Julian Hill and Tanner Conner as active options. De’Von Achane and rookie Ollie Gordon II are set to shoulder heavy workload with Wright sidelined; Jeff Wilson Jr. is available as a third back. Kicking duties move to Riley Patterson after Jason Sanders lands on IR. The Colts honor Jim Irsay with a Ring of Honor ceremony, drawing visiting star power like Manning and James while Reggie Wayne shares coaching duties. A sunny 68-degree day and an open roof add a touch of old-school NFL ambience to a game that could hinge on Miami’s offensive line play and backfield depth.

Miami faces a temporary kicker crisis with Jason Sanders on IR, prompting workouts for Eddy Piñeiro, Riley Patterson, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph. The Dolphins may keep a kicker on the practice squad for three games, then activate a pro to cover Week 1 if Sanders isn’t ready. Each candidate brings a distinct track record, distance strength and Florida ties that shape Week 1 projections and fantasy outcomes.

Piñeiro’s Panthers stint and Florida roots, Patterson’s journeyman resume, Gonzalez’s All-Pac-12 pedigree with injury history, and Joseph’s six-season FG rate provide Miami with options. The dynamic adds roster flexibility but introduces risk for early-season scoring volatility, making the decision a clear fantasy relevance story.