The 2021 NFL season comes to a close for the Miami Dolphins (+6)
on Sunday as they host the New England Patriots (-6) in the regular-season finale. The game will bring to close a season in which the Dolphins opened the year with high hopes, only to see a 1-7 start to the campaign dim any possible playoff prospects, the Dolphins resurrect their chances at the playoffs with a seven-game winning streak, then see everything come apart for them in Week 17. Now on to Week 18, Miami’s hopes are to end the year with a winning record, sweep their AFC East rivals, and prevent the Patriots from claiming the division title for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons.