Series: The Dolphins hold a 56-52 lead in the series. The Dolphins have won three of their past five games against New England.
Line: Patriots are favored by 6.5 points; over/under: 42
Injuries: Dolphins — Doubtful: S Clayton Fejedelem (pectoral); Probable: TE Mike Gesicki (glute), CB Xavien Howard (knee), CB Byron Jones (Achilles), WR DeVante Parker (hamstring, QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip), LB Kyle Van Noy (hand), WR Preston Williams (knee)
Patriots — Out: OT Yodny Cajuste (knee), WR Gunner Olszewski (foot); Questionable: WR Julian Edelman (knee), CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring), TE Dalton Keene (neck), LB Cassh Maluia (foot), DE Chase Winovich (shoulder), WR N’Keal Harry (shoulder)
Noteworthy: By pulling off a 27-24 upset with a game-closing touchdown drive in the 2019 regular-season finale, the Dolphins spoiled the Patriots chances of earning a first-round bye to begin the playoffs and Bill Belichick’s club was subsequently bounced out of the postseason the following week against the Titans.