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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate Damien Harris #37 within the first quarter of the sport in opposition to Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo : Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Two AFC East groups will go head-to-head in Week 18 because the Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots in a essential showdown at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami drew first blood in opposition to New England in 2021, with the Dolphins recording a slender 17-16 victory over the Patriots at Foxborough in Week 1. Can the Dolphins full the season sweep in Week 18, or will the Patriots actual revenge in opposition to their division rivals? Here’s a breakdown of the Patriots vs Dolphins conflict.
New England Patriots enter Week 18 as -5.5 favorites
New England’s quest to regain the division title this season remains to be very a lot alive after the Patriots handed the Jacksonville Jaguars a 50-10 beatdown in Week 17. The victory helped the Patriots maintain tempo with the Buffalo Bills within the race for the AFC East crown, with each groups sharing comparable 10-6 data heading into the ultimate week of the common season.
Unfortunately for the Patriots, the Bills maintain the tiebreaker due to Buffalo’s higher win-loss report throughout the division. For New England to win the AFC East, the Patriots might want to beat Miami in Week 18 and hope Buffalo loses to the New York Jets of their final regular-season recreation.
The excellent news for the Patriots is that they’ve already clinched their berth within the 2021 playoffs. It will probably be New England’s first postseason look since Tom Brady departed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Pats have now certified for the playoffs in 18 out of the 22 seasons below Bill Belichick’s management. The final time New England reached the playoffs with out Tom Brady was again in 1998.
One man who must step up for New England in Week 18 is Mac Jones. He accomplished 22 of 30 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions within the win in opposition to Jacksonville.
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Miami Dolphins put in as +5.5 underdogs
The Miami Dolphins had their seven-game profitable streak snapped in Week 17 with a humiliating 34-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. It was a pricey defeat for the Dolphins, as they received eradicated from playoff rivalry.
For Miami to finish its season on a profitable word in opposition to New England, the Dolphins might want to get a significantly better exhibiting on the offensive finish. They mustered only a single discipline aim within the loss to the Titans, racking up simply 256 whole yards your entire recreation.
Tua Tagovailoa seemed out of kinds in opposition to Tennessee, finishing simply 18 of 38 passes for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Miami’s offensive line provided little safety to Tagovailoa, who was sacked a season-high 4 occasions.
The Dolphins, who entered the Week 17 conflict with a league-high 45 sacks, did not sack Ryan Tannehill within the opening half. The Titans took full benefit, constructing a 17-3 lead after the primary two quarters. The Titans continued to pile on the strain within the fourth quarter, outscoring the Dolphins, 17-0, to finish the rout.
Writer’s Prediction
New England wins and covers the unfold.
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