Miami's cornerback overhaul has flipped a preseason weakness into a real strength. Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and Cornell Armstrong have formed a productive trio after a wave of late-signings and practice-squad moves. Jones's goal-line fumble? stripped away by design, a symbol of a unit that finally respects its roles.

Despite a 122.9 passer rating allowed, the group is buoyed by a veteran presence (Douglas) and a red-hot playmaker (Jones). With a matchup at Carolina on deck, fantasy bettors should note the sustained turnover-creating defense and the potential for continued nickel versatility from Armstrong as Kohou recovers.

The Steelers sit at 3-1 as the bye week arrives, with their 2025 rookie class already making noise. Derrick Harmon has become a steady force on the defensive line, while Jack Sawyer and Yahya Black have flashed in limited action. Two late-round rookies look to rejoin the fold soon—Will Howard and Donte Kent—ahead of Week 6 against the Browns. Howard’s return could lock in the third quarterback role, and Kent would bolster a secondary in need as Ramsey heals.

Meanwhile, Cory Trice Jr. looms as a potentially disruptive outside corner when healthy. The bye buys Pittsburgh time to reintegrate key pieces and sharpen the defense around a developing group that includes Harmon, Sawyer, and Black, with Rodgers and Rudolph mentoring Howard as the rookie QB eyeing a larger role. The coming weeks will test how these rookies reshape Pittsburgh’s ceiling late in the season.

Steelers offense leaned into jumbo packages to fuel a productive win over Minnesota, with Spencer Anderson as a sixth lineman and Darnell Washington handling the run-blocking duties to open lanes for Kenneth Gainwell. Washington’s presence unlocked the edge and created space for outside runs, while Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith provided versatility in the passing game. Injuries to Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin stress the depth, but the defense and run game carry momentum into the bye as Pittsburgh eyes division opportunities against Baltimore and Cincinnati.