How to watch and stream Dolphins vs. Patriots in Week 2
The Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots are set to renew their AFC East rivalry on Sunday night football before a national audience. The Dolphins (1-0) enter the matchup coming off a thrilling 36-34 win at the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Patriots are coming off a 25-20 loss to the […]
The Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots are set to renew their AFC East rivalry on Sunday night football before a national audience.
The Dolphins (1-0) enter the matchup coming off a thrilling 36-34 win at the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Patriots are coming off a 25-20 loss to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in Foxboro.
Date: Sunday, September 17
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA
Betting odds: Dolphins -2.5, Over/Under 46.5
How to watch on TV: NBC
Streaming: NFL+, Paramount+, NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Pass International
Radio: 940 AM WINZ, 105.9 AM WBGG (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale)
Can Miami's defense take a big step forward from last week?
There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it: the Dolphins' defense was poor last week. It was especially poor up in trying to stop the run, with the Chargers rolling up 234 yards on 40 carries. That has to get much, much better against a New England offense that will run early and often.
3 players to watch
Bradley Chubb. The Dolphins called up DE Chase Winovich and OLB Cameron Goode, which means that Jaelan Phillips (back) is most likely not going to be able to play on Sunday. That puts the onus of the ability to get to the quarterback on the other side with Chubb, who was a non-factor last week against the Chargers. He needs to step up Sunday night.
Christian Wilkins. Jalen Carter had a field day against the interior of the Pats' offensive line last week, which is also dealing with a couple of key injuries. Wilkins could be in prime position to help disrupt the Patriots running game in the middle.
Austin Jackson. He did a great job last week on Joey Bosa. Can he keep another solid pass rusher in check in Matthew Judon?
Other Dolphins news
– Tua named Week 1 AFC Offensive Player of the Week
– Prominent national media outlet pegs Dolphins as new AFC East favorite
Latest injury report for Dolphins’ Week 2 matchup with the Patriots
Another starter joined the injury report on Friday
Featured image via Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
