Chris Perkins: Dolphins' loss to Colts means Patriots matchup is nearly a must-win Week 2 game
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Chris Perkins: Dolphins' loss to Colts means Patriots matchup is nearly a must-win Week 2 game
"The key thing to keep in mind is Sunday's loss is just one of 17, meaning it's only one game among 17 regular-season games. "I'm very optimistic," center Aaron Brewer said. "It's a long season, you know what I'm saying? It ain't about how you start, it's about how you finish. So we're on to next week, and it could be totally different next week. And we all know this, it's the NFL, that's where my head at.""
"It's good that the Dolphins are ready to flush this loss and look ahead to the Patriots because the Dolphins, who I still stubbornly have as a nine-win team this season, absolutely can't fall to 0-2 and say it's just two of 17. If they lose next Sunday you might as well pencil in an 0-3 start. We know there's almost no way the Dolphins win at the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night in Week 3."
"Tua had three ugly turnovers - two interceptions and a lost fumble - that the Colts turned into 17 points. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill finished with four receptions for 40 yards. Fellow wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had four receptions for 30 yards. The edge rushers (Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Chop Robinson and Matthew Judon) totaled just one sack as the Colts offensive line, wh"
The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener 33-8 at Indianapolis and face a critical Week 2 home game against the winless New England Patriots. A loss next Sunday would likely produce an 0-3 start with a daunting trip to Buffalo in Week 3. Pressure would increase on coach Mike McDaniel, GM Chris Grier and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after three turnovers that produced 17 Colts points. Center Aaron Brewer expressed optimism and emphasized a long season. The offense struggled, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle held to modest receiving totals and limited pass-rush impact.
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