"The disappointing loss to the Raiders last week could be somewhat rectified if the Patriots manage to take down what appears to be a very beatable Dolphins team. They were a sketchy team at best going into the season, and have already shown cracks during their brutal losing effort against the Colts last week, and the Patriots have an opportunity to take advantage of that this weekend."
"Among the most notable absences from practice this week was starting right tackle Morgan Moses, who was not on the field on Wednesday, which drew a lot of concerns about his game-day status. Those worries were quickly shot down on Thursday, however, as Moses was suited up to practice with his teammates, seemingly signifying that he will be available for Sunday's matchup."
"Although a name like Christian Gonzalez was certainly a more dominating headline from the Patriots' list of injuries, Moses' importance to the offense's success cannot be overstated. He lined up against Maxx Crosby last week and held his own against a very dominating player, and Drake Maye will need that stability moving forward. With two rookie linemen starting this season, it would be a significant blow to the quarterback's confidence during a game"
Patriots face an opportunity to rebound from a loss by exploiting a vulnerable Dolphins team that showed major cracks in a blowout defeat to the Colts. Dolphins enter the season with coaching instability, Tyreek Hill viewed as tradeable, and offensive-line issues undermining cohesion. Patriots enter Week 2 in a stronger position after Morgan Moses returned to practice following a Wednesday absence, signaling likely availability for Sunday. Moses previously held his own versus Maxx Crosby, providing essential protection for quarterback Drake Maye. Moses' presence matters especially with two rookie linemen starting, preserving pocket stability and Maye's confidence.
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