Miami drops to 0-2 as boos rain down in the home opener and McDaniel faces increased scrutiny, but the locker room backs him. Players emphasize belief, trust, and accountability as the path forward, pointing to time on task and unity over finger-pointing. Offense issues—clock management, substitutions, and a late interception—highlight needed improvements. With a quick turnaround against the 2-0 Bills on Thursday, execution and urgency must rise across staff and players to salvage the season.

Week 2: SF beat the Saints 26-21 on the road, overcoming major absences as Purdy, Aiyuk, and Kittle sat out and Bartch and Juszczyk left early. Mac Jones steered the offense in relief, delivering just enough in a tight game. Shanahan credited all three phases—offense, defense, and special teams—for the win, underscoring the depth and resilience that keeps SF undefeated at 2-0. The performance foreshadows how SF can sustain success when key players return, and where fantasy managers should value role players stepping up.

Miami's season hits a new low with a 33-27 loss to New England, as turnover issues and a stagnant attack doom the Dolphins in Week 3. The run game produced a lifeless 61 yards on 15 attempts, while Tua Tagovailoa lowered expectations with a late interception and five sacks amid underwhelming downfield connections. Defensively, the front seven failed to pressure Maye or stop the run, and special teams faltered after a punt-return TD. With Buffalo looming, the coach’s fate becomes a rallying cry for fans, and interim-coach chatter grows as the team searches for answers.

Miami’s 33-27 home loss to New England kept the discussion alive: the defense finally generated pressure with Chubb and Phillips, but the Dolphins still lack consistent QB pressure and a reliable late-game finish. The right side of the O-line showed vulnerabilities in protection, while Tyreek Hill broke out with a 47-yard catch and Tua Tagovailoa attacked deeper more often. Malik Washington’s punt-return TD offered a spark, yet Antonio Gibson’s 90-yard kickoff return flipped the momentum. The offense flashed upside, but the finish-line execution remains the focal point for Week 3.