When the NFL announced the schedules for all 32 teams on Thursday, we found out that the Miami Dolphins will play the New England Patriots in the season opener for the third year in a row.
This matchup will take place at Hard Rock Stadium, but it will be different than their contests in recent years, as the Dolphins no longer have head coach Brian Flores and his years of familiarity with the Patriots’ system.
However, Miami does have new head coach Mike McDaniel and an improved roster from the last time these two teams squared off.