INDIANAPOLIS — All of a sudden, in the wake of a disappointing, jaw-dropping season-opening 33-8 loss at Indianapolis, the Miami Dolphins are facing a nearly must-win game in Week 2 against New England.

If the Dolphins lose their home opener next week to the winless Patriots (they lost at home to Las Vegas, 20-13) they’re facing an almost certain 0-3 start.

And then the pressure really would start to build on coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier, and by association, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa .

The key thing to keep in mind is Sunday’s loss is just one of 17 , meaning it’s only one game among 17 regular-season games.

“I’m very optimistic,” center Aaron Brewer said. “It’s a long season, you know what I’m saying? It ain’t about how you start, it’s about how you fin

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