Dolphins at Patriots: 5 best fantasy options

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Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

LeGarratte Blount

Last week, the Arizona Cardinals did a good job containing Blount for the most part. He carried the ball 22 times but picked up just 70 yards on the ground and averaging only 3.2 yards per carry. Miami was 28th in rushing last year as they gave up an average of 126 yards per game on the ground alone. Historically, the Dolphins have actually bottled up Blount in their matchups. In four games against the Dolphins in his career, Blount has 47 carries, 182 yards, and only one touchdown.

But with the offense rolling expect a breakout game from Blount who will see 25 touches. Last week in Seattle, Miami gave up 112 yards on the ground. Ndamukong Suh can only do so much inside and needs help from the inside linebackers to fill gaps. While Miami’s pass defense isn’t great, their run defense much worse.

Belichick is famed for exploiting a team’s weakness. Expect to see him do the same on the ground against the Dolphins this week, with Blount leading the way.

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