Miami Dolphins 2021 NFL Schedule: 5 must-win games

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) /

NFC South . . 3 . 48. Pick Analysis. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. player. Scouting Report

The AFC East will be playing the NFC South this season in conference matchups. To prove that you were going to be one of the best you have to be the best. Right now, Tampa is arguably the best team in the NFL.

Tom Brady proved that even at 43, no one can define when his career will end. In fact, there’s a good shot that he will be playing himself into yet another contract extension following his current deal’s conclusion. Even though Brady is a superstar, he won’t be the only reason Tampa Bay is incredibly talented.

The Buccaneers are returning all starters from their Super Bowl LV-winning squad. That includes the league’s No. 1 run defense that allowed opponents to average a mere 80.6 yards per game. Miami this offseason failed to address the running back role until Day 3 of the NFL Draft despite it being a massive need all year.

The offense will need to play complete for Miami to stand a chance. Even more so, the defense will have to improve, primarily in the secondary. This is Miami’s chance to show they’re in the same category as true contenders. All-time, Brady is 23-12 against the Phins, but he could make it an unlucky 13 with a great game plan.