Preview: Miami at New England.

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Preview: Miami at New England

When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 29, 2015
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts


A change in head coaches has been akin to a magic wand for the revitalized Miami Dolphins, who have rolled up 82 points in romping to a pair of lopsided victories since Dan Campbell replaced the fired Joe Philbin. The Dolphins may need some magic when they head north to visit Tom Brady and the undefeated New England Patriots in an AFC East matchup on Thursday night.

Miami had lost three in a row and failed to score more than 20 points in each of its first four games before Philbin was let go, but it has responded to the change with a 38-10 romp at Tennessee before a 44-26 mauling of Houston on Sunday. “You look at our work out there and it really was a team effort,” Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill said after leading his team to a 41-0 halftime lead over the Texans on Sunday. New England rallied from a 20-16 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the visiting New York Jets 30-23 in a showdown for division supremacy. The Patriots, who are averaging a league-best 35.5 points, have won eight of the last 10 meetings versus Miami.

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, CBS, NFL Network. LINE: Patriots -8. O/U: 51

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (3-3): Tannehill compiled a perfect passer rating of 158.3 while going 18-of-19 for 282 yards with four touchdowns while establishing an NFL record with 25 consecutive completions over a two-game span. The biggest beneficiary of the coaching change has been running back Lamar Miller, who averaged 32.8 yards rushing in his first four games before putting up 113 yards against Tennessee and 175 versus Houston while scoring in both games. The Dolphins have also come alive on the other side of the ball by recording nine of their sacks over the past two games.

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (6-0): Facing a Jets defense that ranked among the league leaders in nearly every category, New England eschewed the run and put the ball in the hands of Brady, who threw for 355 yards and a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns. Brady, who became the fifth QB in league history to surpass 55,000 yards, has 16 TD passes versus one interception and his favorite targets are Julian Edelman (45 receptions, four TDs) and behemoth tight end Rob Gronkowski, who already has six receiving scores. The Patriots are allowing 21 points per game but rank fourth in the league with 21 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady is 8-0 on Thursday nights with 20 touchdowns and two interceptions.

2. The Dolphins beat visiting New England 33-20 in the 2014 season opener by scoring 23 unanswered second-half points.

3. Edelman has 26 catches for 322 yards and two TDs in the last three meetings versus Miami.







ATS Trends

Miami

Dolphins are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 8. Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Dolphins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Dolphins are 30-13 ATS in their last 43 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Dolphins are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Dolphins are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC. Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Dolphins are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC East.

New England

Patriots are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win. Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 8. Patriots are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Patriots are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 home games. Patriots are 35-15-3 ATS in their last 53 games in October. Patriots are 72-33-2 ATS in their last 107 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Miami

Under is 6-0-1 in Dolphins last 7 Thursday games. Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 vs. AFC. Under is 13-3 in Dolphins last 16 games in Week 8. Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games following a S.U. win. Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 21-6 in Dolphins last 27 games on fieldturf. Under is 9-3-1 in Dolphins last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-5 in Dolphins last 19 vs. AFC East. Under is 13-5 in Dolphins last 18 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. Under is 12-5-1 in Dolphins last 18 games in October.

New England

Over is 6-1 in Patriots last 7 games in October. Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 Thursday games. Over is 9-3 in Patriots last 12 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 24-9 in Patriots last 33 vs. AFC East. Over is 25-10 in Patriots last 35 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 15-6 in Patriots last 21 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 48-20 in Patriots last 68 games on fieldturf. Over is 37-16 in Patriots last 53 home games. Over is 53-23 in Patriots last 76 vs. AFC. Over is 48-23 in Patriots last 71 games following a S.U. win.

Head to Head

Home team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New England.

 

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Bump....Good luck!

 

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How effective will Dion Lewis be tonight?



ESPN's Stephania Bell gives her take on what to expect from the dynamic player for the Patriots. Lewis sat out Sunday's game vs. the Jets after suffering an abdominal strain and is expected to play according to Adam Schefter

 

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Here is the field view for tonight's game between the Dolphins and Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Miami is in a two-game winning streak. New England hasn't lost since Week 17 of 2014.

 

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Are the Dolphins ready? They are 0-6 in this building since 2009 against the Patriots.

 

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DOLPHINS INACTIVES: TE Jake Stoneburner, OL Jeff Linkenbach, CB WR Matt Hazel, OL Sam Brenner, CB Brice McCain, DT AJ Francis, LB Chris McCain.

 

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Patriots inactives: G Shaq Mason, S Tavon Wilson, S Dewey McDonald, WR Keshawn Martin, DE Trey Flowers, OT Marcus Cannon, DE Jabaal Sheard

 

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RB Dion Lewis is on the field and looks sharp cutting and getting in and out of his breaks.

 

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For all the Dolphins have done right lately, keep this mind: The offense was 1 of 9 on third down last week against the Texans. That stat was overlooked in a blowout win. But Miami can't repeat that tonight against the Patriots and expect the same result.

 

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A beautiful night for football. #MIAvsNE #StrongerTogether

 

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Dolphins Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is on the field for warmups. He's had big games against the Patriots before and had two sacks last week.

 

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Dolphins interim HC Dan Campbell has his game face on already as he heads to the field for pre-game warmups at Gillette Stadium. He is 2-0 thus far.

 

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Dolphins rookie K Andrew Franks is one of first players on the field for warmups. Will he have big kicks tonight against the Patriots?

 

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Dolphins HOF QB Dan Marino is in the building for tonight's game against the Patriots.

 

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Patriots inactives: G Shaq Mason, S Tavon Wilson, S Dewey McDonald, WR Keshawn Martin, DE Trey Flowers, OT Marcus Cannon, DE Jabaal Sheard

back after a couple weeks vacation in the sunshine. I'm not totally up to speed, but I had been shocked New England was getting it done with a rookie center and 2 rookie guards in front of Brady. Now they have lost not only starting left tackle Nate Solder, but his replacement
Marcus Cannon. Cameron Wake Has to be licking his chops going against third string Fleming, who will be manning Bradys blindside. Dion Lewis is playing, he will help, very good blocker for his size. Pitt Panthers backs always seem to be decent blockers. Hope you're doing well brother!