Aaron Glenn inherits a Jets franchise that has gone 56-109 over the last decade and has churned through coaches. At 0-4, New York needs a culture reset, and the Dallas Cowboys present a stern early-season test at MetLife.

Justin Fields’ rushing upside gives Jets fans intrigue, while Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall anchor the offense. Dallas brings a tougher test and a tight projection that doubles as a fantasy puzzle, with the Jets’ pass defense still a concern and Will McDonald IV a glimmer in the rush.

The Dolphins finally found a win, and Tua Tagovailoa looked more like his old self: calm in the pocket, quick releases, and zero turnovers, posting 177 yards and 2 TDs on 17/25 with a solid EPA per dropback. The run game prospered at 123 rushing yards on 31 carries, with De’Von Achane breaking tackles amid a bumpy blocking night. Miami’s defense forced a pair of turnovers but still showed vulnerabilities in the run game and pass rush, leaving fantasy managers awaiting improvement in the trenches.

Impact for fantasy: Tua’s steadier mechanics and turnover-free game boost his fantasy floor, while Achane’s workload remains a key piece even if the line isn’t humming. Tyreek Hill remains a cornerstone, but the offense’s upside hinges on better protection and a more physical run game. Miami must shore up the defense to sustain success and protect fantasy lines against tougher opponents.

Aaron Glenn’s Jets arc reads like a seasons-long duel with fate: a rookie bitten by Marino’s fake spike in 1994, a vow of getback to the Dolphins, and a 100‑yard pick-six that flipped the narrative in 1996. Now a first‑year Jets head coach, he again faces Miami with a wounded fanbase and a winless start, chasing redemption while insisting the franchise’s stain of “Same Old Jets” won’t define his tenure. The history underscores a decades‑long rivalry built on belief, bursts of brilliance, and stubborn resilience.

Outdoor long-range kicking dominated the weekend, with Chase McLaughlin drilling a 65-yard FG at the horn to cap the first half—the longest outdoors in NFL history. Brandon Aubrey added a 65-yarder and a 64-yarder at AT&T, signaling elite versatility for fantasy managers counting on big-kick upside in late-season lineups.

Beyond the kickers, the game highlighted a mix of block-heavy special teams and late-arriving drills: Eagles’ blockers (Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter) swatted Karty’s attempts, Baker Mayfield guided a decisive late drive for Tampa Bay, and Riley Dixon’s punt woes added risk for fantasy punt units. The week’s anecdotes also touch Jets’ Will McDonald and Rams’ Joshua Karty, plus surrounding stories about Cowboys, Giants, Vikings, Steelers and Lions shaping kick and defense streaming decisions.