Overview

• Miami has surrendered 33 points per game through two losses, with opponents scoring on 13 of 15 drives excluding kneel-downs.
• A plane flew a “Fire Grier. Fire McDaniel” banner over Hard Rock Stadium before the Week 2 loss, reflecting rising fan discontent.
• McDaniel accepted blame for late-game communication and substitution breakdowns against New England, pledging they will not recur.
• New reporting says he is trying to tighten team discipline after perceptions he was overly lenient with stars such as Tyreek Hill and the since-traded Jalen Ramsey.
• Thursday night’s trip to 2-0 Buffalo features MVP Josh Allen, who has dominated Miami, and several outlets are treating the result as consequential for McDaniel’s short-term job security with speculative replacement lists circulating.