New England outlasted Miami 33-27 in Week 2, led by Drake Maye’s sharp imprint as a pro-ready passer who also made plays with his legs. Maye posted a 137.3 passer rating and +0.57 EPA per dropback, showcasing downfield accuracy and rhythm underneath. Stevenson and Gibson powered the ground game (122 rushing yards) while Gibson’s 90-yard kickoff return sparked late drama. Penalties and a looser secondary kept this from being clean, but the offense delivered enough to win.

Patriots' defensive front has surged through two games, anchoring a much-improved pass rush after a Houston-level 2024 slump. Williams, Landry III, Barmore, and Tonga have supplied pressure, with Williams delivering key moments and Landry rebounding to lead the group. The unit ranks highly in PFF pass-rush metrics, giving Drake Maye a steadier foundation and a plausible path to continuity as New England’s revamped defense anchors the season.

Patriots rally in Miami, riding back-to-back special-teams plays to flip the game and never look back. Malik Washington’s 74-yard punt return put Miami ahead briefly, then Antonio Gibson answered with a 90-yard kickoff return to swing momentum. Drake Maye sparked the response with a late third-quarter TD, while Tua Tagovailoa showed improvement but couldn’t close the gap. Marte Mapu’s INT and Milton Williams’ fourth-down sack sealed New England’s first win of the year.

Week 2 in Miami features New England shorthanded on both sides of the ball. Christian Gonzalez is out with a hamstring, Keion White sidelined by illness, and Tommy DeVito inactive, forcing a boundary-heavy start for Carlton Davis III and Alex Austin. Marcus Jones and Charles Woods will handle nickel, while Anfernee Jennings steps in as the next edge. On offense, the Pats lean on their interior trio of Barmore, Williams, and a limited Mapu/Moses to pressure a patched Dolphins line, as Austin Jackson’s IR absence tightens Miami’s protection. Fantasy angles tilt toward Patriots’ interior pressure and potential short-area targets against a weakened Miami front, while the Dolphins try to blunt the Pats’ pass rush and exploit the Pats’ depth concerns on the perimeter.

Patriots aim for their first win in Miami, leaning on a rising, versatile rookie backfield and a revamped frontline. Henderson could become a game-breaker as a runner and receiver, Campbell faces a tough test from Chubb but flashed potential, Boutte emerged as a big-play threat, Williams wrecks the pocket, and Davis III locks the perimeter. Miami counters with Waddle’s playmaking and an active front. Fantasy takeaway: monitor Henderson’s snaps, Boutte’s target share, Williams’ pressure pace, and Davis’ matchup upside.