The New England Patriots are set to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a matchup between two teams with 1-3 records.
The Patriots are coming off a 30-13 loss at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday. Their offense struggled in a game where they were held to only 143 yards through the air and 73 yards on the ground. It was a day that saw them record 216 yards in total in comparison to the 49ers’ 431 yards.
Jacoby Brissett passed for 168 yards through the air while Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 43 yards. Running back Antonio Gibson was the leading receiver for the Patriots, catching three passes for 67 yards.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins failed to defeat the Tennessee Titans in a 31-12 loss. Quarterback Tyler Huntley struggled through the air going 14-of-22 passing for 96 yards. He also led the team in rushing with eight carries for 40 yards.
The impact of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were limited. Hill recorded four catches for 23 yards, while Waddle was the team’s leading receiver with four catches for 36 yards. All in all, it was another game that highlighted the difficult reality the Dolphins currently face without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The Patriots and Dolphins have had several memorable matchups over the years. The Dolphins lead the all-time series by a 62-55 margin. Miami was victorious in the last matchup by a 31-17 margin.
The Dolphins and Patriots both have struggling offenses. New England has had issues getting their passing attack going, while Miami has had to readjust on-the-fly without Tagovailoa. This could be one of the more even matchups the Patriots have played in recent weeks.
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