Miami dropped to 0-2 after a 33-27 loss to New England, with multiple second-half leads evaporating as the offense stalled late and failed to score in the fourth quarter. The defeat adds pressure on a young coaching staff and a reshaped roster entering a brutal stretch.

A banner calling for McDaniel and Grier to be fired hung over Hard Rock Stadium, prompting McDaniel to say he did not see it and that job security won’t drive his decisions. He remains focused on the team and a quick turnaround against the Bills in Buffalo on Thursday night, a trip that will test resilience and game-planning.