Neither offense looks capable of putting up a lot of points between the Dolphins’ health and the Patriots’ problems. Bill Belichick is finding what life is like without a premier quarterback — some up, some down, lots of mediocre. The Dolphins, fighting for their playoff lives, should have enough to make that continue this week.
Will the pupil outwit the teacher? For the first time in this series, Bill Belichick has an inferior team. But New England’s strengths play into Miami’s weaknesses. Brian Flores will create a game plan to mask Miami’s injuries and shortcomings and deliver a much-needed victory.