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.

Christian Gonzalez will miss Week 1 for the New England Patriots with a hamstring issue, elevating rookie Alex Austin and DJ James in the secondary while veterans Marcus Jones and Carlton Davis hold down spots. Vrabel emphasized staying aggressive and adaptable as the club leans on a deep CB corps, with rookie Will Campbell listed as questionable on the offensive line. Gonzalez’s absence tightens the Patriots' corner rotation, raising early-season fantasy intrigue around the Pats’ defensive/stable depth and surrounding skill-position matchups.