The Patriots will open their 2022 season in Miami against the Dolphins, an AFC East divisional rival that has strung together three-straight wins over New England. It's a compelling challenge right out of the gates for Mac Jones and the Pats and one that will give an early glimpse of how the balance of power in the division is shaping up.
Miami has significantly upgraded their offfense since beating the Patriots 33-24 in the 2021 regular-season finale, trading for receiver Tyreek Hill and solidifying their offensive line with the additions of Terron Armstead and Connor Williams.