NFL picks: Tyreek Hill, TreVeyon Henderson among best player props for Patriots vs. Dolphins in Week 2
The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are both looking to recover from Week 1 losses when they meet in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 20-13, while the Dolphins got stunned by the Indianapolis Colts 33-8. Here's a look at some of our favorite player prop bets for Patriots vs. Dolphins in Week 2.
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Top Patriots vs. Dolphins props:
- Tyreek Hill Under 65.5 receiving yards (-114)
- TreVeyon Henderson Over 37.5 rushing yards (-109)
- De'Von Achane Over 63.5 rushing yards (-110)
Tyreek Hill Under 65.5 receiving yards
Even with Jaylen Waddle potentially missing this contest with an injury, Hill doesn't seem to be in the right place for Miami. He only managed 40 receiving yards against the Colts, a team that ranked 26th in passing yards allowed per game a year ago. The Patriots have been burned by Hill a few times, but they've generally managed to keep him quiet in these contests. Throw in the bad vibes and off-field distractions, and I see another lackluster performance from Miami's mercurial star receiver in Week 2.
TreVeyon Henderson Over 37.5 rushing yards
The Dolphins actually only allowed 3.9 yards per carry to the Colts in Week 1, so they do present a challenge for Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 2. The Patriots seem content to operate this backfield like a committee, but the Ohio State rookie was clearly more explosive than the veteran in Week 1, and I think head coach Mike Vrabel will turn him loose in Week 2. Henderson should see more carries in this game, and it only takes one sizable run to go past this relatively low line.
De'Von Achane Over 63.5 rushing yards
The Patriots have done a good job bottling up Achane over the last two seasons. In three games against New England, the Dolphins running back has combined for 55 yards. However, Achane is now the clear lead back in Miami and should see a larger workload than he has in the past. The Dolphins are probably going to take the ball out of Tua Tagovailoa's hands a bit in this game and try to control the contest more on the ground. New England didn't yield much to Ashton Jeanty in Week 1, but Achane has a speed gear the rookie running back doesn't. I think Achane can rip off a couple big runs to go past this line.
Lakers face nightmare scenario if defense doesn’t improve next year
Defense wins championships, right? As currently constructed, the Los Angeles Lakers better hope that is not the entire truth.
The Lakers will head into the new 2025-26 NBA season with a defense that projects to be rather underwhelming. Jovan Buha was not shy about sharing how challenging the present situation may look. The Lakers reporter delivered thoughts regarding the unit on a recent episode of
Buha said, "Is the Lakers having a top defense sustainable? I will say no. ... For nearly 60 games of the season, the Lakers were a bottom 10 defense. Then, for 24 games, they were the best defense. They're closer to being a bottom 10 defense than the best defense."
The Lakers reporter believed the ceiling of this current group would fall somewhere between the 11th to 14th best unit on that end. Buha thought they would need another move to truly break into the top 10 best defenses in the NBA next season.
Lakers need a big upgrade before championship contention
The assessment here is more than fair. It also gives major credence to the recent rumors that have been circling around the Lakers.
Marc Stein was the first insider to come out and suggest Rob Pelinka and the front office are loosening their stance on being cautious and allowing themselves more aggression with a win-now approach. Dan Woike backed him up entirely.
Both of those men suggested the goal for the Lakers was clear: add a two-way wing. The emphasis on the rumored target being one who can raise the ceiling of the team is important. In particular, that boost should come on the defensive end.
There should be little doubt that a team with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves is going to be a great unit on offense. Anyone saying otherwise does not deserve to be taken seriously.
However, balance is key. The defensive aspect of the floor has continued to be integral to championship teams over this past decade.
In the last 10 NBA seasons, eight of the 10 champions that hoisted the Larry O'Brien at season's end had a top 10 defensive rating during the regular season. The lone exceptions were the 2023 Denver Nuggets and the 2018 Golden State Warriors.
In the case of the Warriors, they turned it on during the 2018 NBA Playoffs, catapulting themselves towards the top unit in the postseason. Likewise, the Nuggets had the fourth best defensive rating in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
The Lakers need stoppers. Otherwise, they will be under threat of being unceremoniously carved up when it matters most.
