Ok last Year they lost 41-13. But won at home 33-20. 2013 lost away by 4 and won at home by 10. I'm not saying its a tough task. But based on how the last Two years went for the Pats 2-2 in the last two years is impressive. I don't know why some teams just have other teams number, in this copy cat league, they just do. I'm not betting the house on this one either. BOL!!
Exactly, the dolphins won at home 33-20 during a patriots team that was still meshing in the start of the season. I try my hardest not to cap games early in the season because teams are still trying to figure themselves out with new additions to the roster, new plays, new coaches etc. I take the first few games with a grain of salt. There's a huge difference between playing the Patriots last year first game of the season and playing them the last game (obviously, this goes for most teams). That said - the next time the Dolphins played on the road, they got blown out 41-13 at Foxborough. The dolphins are not playing at home, they are playing AT foxborough. However, you are right. In years past the Dolphins have managed to keep it somewhat close with a couple wins.
I get it, Dolphins might be better with the new head coach. But if we really want to talk schedules, the Dolphins blew out the Texans which is arguably the worst team in the league and then some. Also won against the Titans which had their back-up QB (they are another poor team), and the Redskins. The redskins are not that great to begin with, but if you watch the game Landry runs a huge punt return to put them ahead and win the game. It was tied going into the last quarter. Cousins threw two picks and Tannehill threw none (turnovers/Ints make a big difference).
All I'm saying is it's the dolphins game to prove. Especially on the road at one of the hardest stadiums to play at - they haven't shown me anything yet against a good team. Someone tried to make the argument that the Pats haven't played good teams this year (I'd argue to say the Jets qualify). What about last year when they won the super bowl? They played EVERY good team. The pats have a history of winning against elite teams as to where the Dolphins haven't made a big playoff run in a long time. I think the Dolphins are better, but how much better? Who knows. Either way it's too much of an unknown to lay money on the Dolphins do not. They haven't went deep in the playoffs in a long time. For me it was either a pats play or a no play (looks like your on the same page). These are just opinions - who knows maybe the dolphins come in with a new coach and get the upset, I just think it's highly unlikely.
