Kansas City and Buffalo each lost heartbreakers (to the Colts and the Dolphins, respectively) that came down to their final drives, defeats that should temporarily shake up pundits’ power rankings. The Panthers shocked the Saints and the Titans upset the Raiders, though those are likely have lingering impact on New Orleans and Las Vegas, franchises that had expected to contend but find themselves with one combined win.
Teams need their safeties for Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
The worst news any N.F.L. defense could hear is that their starting safeties aren’t available against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins’ speedy receiving duo.