Miami Dolphins v. New England Patriots: game and coverage details


After falling to the Seattle Seahawks in the final minute of last week’s game, the Miami Dolphins look to rebound as they head to Massachusetts for their first AFC East contest of the season, against the New England Patriots. Here, you will find everything you need to follow this week’s game.
Will the offensive line and running game provide the Dolphins with a balanced attack? Will Tannehill’s mobility and reactions reduce the number of sacks he takes? Will the defensive line perform as it did for a majority of the game against Seattle? Will the Dolphins take advantage of Tom Brady’s suspension and the Patriots’ injuries to steal this divisional game on the road in September?
These and many other questions will be answered this Sunday. What follows is the information that you need to follow this week’s game and draw your own conclusions.
Match-up: Miami Dolphins (0-1) at New England Patriots (1-0)
Game day and time: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts
Current weather report: high of 81° F, cloudy, possible rain and thunderstorms
All-time head-to-head record (regular season and playoffs): Dolphins 53 wins, 49 losses
Last Dolphins’ win: 20-10, Week 17, 2015, in Miami
Last Patriots’ win: 7-36, Week 8, 2015, in New England
Current odds: Patriots -6.5
TV coverage: CBS in select markets with announcers Greg Gumbel and Trent Green (NFL Sunday ticket for paid subscribers in other markets)
Radio coverage: 2016 Miami Dolphins radio network
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