The Patriots will be kicking off a new era tomorrow, as rookie quarterback Mac Jones will make his first career NFL start against the Miami Dolphins. His first career start will come against a team whose quarterback was his teammate at Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa. This is a game where both teams are evenly matched with inexperienced quarterbacks and solid defensive rosters that have an exploitable flaw.
#1: Running Backs must carry the load on offense
The Patriots’ key strength on offense is the offensive line and deep group of running backs, all of whom are capable of making significant contributions in this game.