Miami blew a 17-point lead in a 27-24 loss to Carolina, revealing a run-game collapse (19 yards on 14 carries) and shaky protection that stalled the offense after a hot start. Tua Tagovailoa posted 256 yards and 3 TDs, but Miami went quiet on third downs and the defense allowed Carolina’s Rico Dowdle to surge for 206 rushing yards. McDaniel and several young linemen drew heavy scrutiny as Miami slid to 1-4, while fantasy angles center on Waller’s early impact, Dowdle's breakout, and Waddle's big play potential when the offense clicks.

Turnovers have plagued the Panthers all season, with Bryce Young accounting for seven miscues in five games and Carolina frequently digging an early hole. A dramatic 27-24 comeback win over Miami offered a spark, but the upcoming matchup with Dallas looms as a stern test for ball security and play-calling. Jalen Coker is emerging as a potential extra weapon, while Canales faces pressure to stabilize the offense. Fantasy managers should weigh Young's risk against potential game-script gains against a Cowboys defense that can explode offensively.

Miami fell 27-24 to Carolina as the Panthers leaned on a heavy run game, pushing Miami into more plays (70) than usual (55). Without Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane logged 87–89% of snaps, solidifying their roles. Darren Waller doubled his offensive snaps but produced no second-half targets, while Nick Westbrook-Ikhine surprisingly led the WRs in snaps behind Waddle. Minkah Fitzpatrick played every defensive snap as the defense leaned into a more stable rotation around the stars. Ollie Gordon II maintained his minimal but meaningful backfield role. Special teams provided the usual swing with Campbell and Britt achieving the top ST plate appearances.

Travis Hunter’s two-way role with Jacksonville sets a bold template for fantasy upside this season, as analysts across the league weigh which players could contribute on both sides. The piece surveys versatile veterans and young talents who flashed multi-position usage in college or early NFL reps, hinting at sneaky late-round or daily-fantasy paths when coaches commit to cross-training. Hunter’s MNF showcase against Kansas City anchors the conversation, with several other teams weighing similar two-way fits that could unlock weekly upside in multi-position formats.

Miami blew a 17-0 lead as Carolina staged a comeback behind a heavy rushing attack, with Rico Dowdle totaling 206 yards and a TD. The Dolphins’ defense, lauded as a strength, couldn’t close the door, and Bradley Chubb called for “killer instinct” after Miami allowed 27 unanswered points. Now 1-4, Miami faces the Chargers in a pivotal AFC showdown, forcing fantasy managers to reassess the defense and eye potential turnarounds as top-five draft chatter swirls.