Matthew Berry flags Dolphins, backs Chargers and a Falcons pick heading into NFL Week 2

Fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry issued a set of early "red and green flags" for NFL teams heading into Week 2, singling out the Miami Dolphins for concern after a lopsided loss and backing the Los Angeles Chargers as a team to buy into following their Week 1 victory.

Berry said the Dolphins’ 33-8 defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts left him "officially nervous," noting the offense looked out of sync and that Miami faces a tougher schedule after Week 2. He said Tua Tagovailoa appeared out of rhythm and top receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle failed to make an impact, while rookie De’Von Achane was the lone player who matched expectations.

"That was ugly, and their schedule after this week gets tougher," Berry said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I need to see something from them against the Patriots, because if they lose to the Patriots, or even if they win but the offense doesn't look good, the way it did against the Colts... I think they could tear it all down sooner rather than later."

The Dolphins’ struggles in Week 1 raised immediate questions about play-calling and timing, and put pressure on the team’s passing game to rebound quickly against New England. Miami’s quick start in 2024 gave fantasy managers high expectations, making the early loss notable for roster decisions and waiver-wire activity.

Berry was bullish on other matchups and strategies for Week 2. Despite the Atlanta Falcons’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, he said he planned to use Atlanta +4.5 as a leg in a DraftKings three-play parlay and expected the Falcons to cover against the Minnesota Vikings. Berry cited the Falcons’ defensive play and quarterback Baker Mayfield’s resilience as reasons for confidence in the pick.

Berry also commented on a new DraftKings feature, the "Ghost Leg" promotion, which negates a single losing leg in multi-leg parlays and pays out based on the remaining winners. He said the change could reduce the number of near-miss parlays that historically frustrate bettors and predicted it would increase winning outcomes on the app.

One club Berry said he is "all-in on" is the Chargers after their 27-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. Berry praised Justin Herbert’s mobility and overall health, saying the Chargers implemented more rollouts and quarterback movement and that Herbert looked "awesome." He named several Chargers players — running back Omarion Hampton, receiver Keenan Allen and rookie Ladd McConkey — as reasons to trust the offense for fantasy purposes.

Berry urged caution on the Chiefs despite the loss in Brazil. He noted the team has shown uneven offensive performance in consecutive games and pointed to injuries and availability issues that complicate projection. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy left early in the game with an injury, and Rashee Rice remains suspended, leaving uncertainty about what Kansas City’s passing game will look like when those players return.

"The jury is still out," Berry said of the Chiefs. "They didn’t look good for the second game in a row. ... But this weekend, they’re at home against the Eagles — they don’t need to win, but if they get their ass kicked by the Eagles again, then you raise your eyebrows. I’m not ready to write the Chiefs off, but this Sunday will be very telling."

Berry’s comments reflect the breathless cycle of early-season analysis that follows Week 1 results, a period many analysts call "Overreaction Monday." He noted that while some hot takes will be borne out over an 18-week regular season, many early judgments require more evidence before becoming long-term conclusions.

Fantasy managers and bettors facing Week 2 now must weigh short-term performance against longer-term roster plans, using early results, injuries and matchup context to guide waiver decisions and wagers. Berry’s mixed assessment emphasized both urgency and restraint: concern for Miami, optimism for the Chargers, and a measured wager on Atlanta as part of a broader betting strategy.