Miami’s 0-2 start exposes a brittle operation: penalties, miscommunication, and a pass rush that hasn’t flipped games. Tua Tagovailoa throws for 315 yards with two TDs, yet a late INT and a stalled run game doom the comeback as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle flash, while a kickoff-return TD swings momentum. The Bills visit next, and Miami must fix basic execution across all three phases or face mounting questions about McDaniel and Grier.

Fixing the core issues—clean substitutions, disciplined tackling, and a more disruptive front seven—could unlock a steadier offense and a more trustworthy defense. If Miami can stabilize, the playmakers in the passing game can carry the load, and the crowd’s faith could return in time for a critical late-season push.