"Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 0-1): Dolphins 20, Patriots 17 They're not as bad as the Indianapolis opener, are they? The Patriots are another middle-of-the-road team the Dolphins should beat when you factor in the 1 p.m September heat. Both teams want to atone for an opening loss. But the Dolphins should be more desperate after last weeks performance."
"Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season record: 0-1): Dolphins 24, Patriots 20 I might be too optimistic thinking the Dolphins can score three touchdowns considering the Tua Tagovailoa-to-Tyreek Hill connection hasn't been productive in more than a year. Still, I'm counting on the front seven to do the work they weren't able to do last week, which means putting pressure on the quarterback and making life easier for the secondary and the offense."
"David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season record: 0-1): Dolphins 23, Patriots 20 The opener was awful, but game results week to week in the NFL are independent of each other and I'm not going to venture too far away from my expectations for this team. Would the Dolphins really start 0-3? Because I don't see them winning on a short week to follow in Buffalo. The Patriots struggled in their opener, too, so I'm anticipating Miami handles business."
The Dolphins are favored by 1 1/2 points. Projected final scores center with Miami in the low-20s and New England in the high-teens to low-20s. Miami's defense is expected to rebound more quickly than the offense, with the front seven tasked with generating pressure to help the secondary. The 1 p.m. heat and increased desperation after a Week 1 loss are cited as advantages for Miami. Doubts persist about the Tua Tagovailoa–Tyreek Hill connection's recent productivity. New England showed struggles in Week 1, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye recorded one touchdown and one interception. A short week before a trip to Buffalo raises concern about a potential 0–3 hole.
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