Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots: game preview, odds and prediction
By Jack Crosby
After dropping a game last weekend to the New York Jets, the New England Patriots will look to avoid losing two straight games in the AFC East for the first time since 2006 when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Even the return of Rob Gronkowski last week couldn’t get the Patriots offense moving at a more rapid pace, but that may still be something that comes with time as he gets integrated back into the offense after coming back from the injury.
The defense, especially against the run, is a concern. The Pats are 31st in the league against the run, but luckily they’re matched up this week against a Dolphins team that’s nearly as bad running the ball, averaging a meager 78 yards per game.
At 3-3, this needs to be a good starting point for Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill to start to show some consistency. Through six games, he’s already been intercepted six times. With a running game that may as well be non-existent, Tannehill has to protect that ball a lot better, especially in crucial, divisional games.
Prediction: Dolphins 24, Patriots 17
Here is the information you will need to make sure you catch Sunday afternoon’s Week 8 match up between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Foxboro, Massachusetts
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
TV Info: CBS
Live Stream: Direc TV NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL Game Rewind following the game
Who do you think will come away from today’s game with the win? Sound off in the comments section below and share your thoughts and predictions.