MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami/AP) — With a win, the Miami Dolphins could squander rival New England’s hopes to finish the regular season with an undefeated road record so they can stay at home for the AFC playoffs.
The Patriots would improve to 8-0 in away games and clinch postseason home-field advantage with a victory Sunday in Miami. The Patriots say they’ll play their best players — Tom Brady included — even though they’ve already won the AFC East and earned a first-round bye next week.
The Dolphins say they’ll go all-out, too. They’re already assured of a road game next week as a wild-card team — their first playoff appearance since 2008 — but could earn a more favorable matchup with a win.