For the Patriots, if they win against the Dolphins then they lock up the number one seed in the AFC and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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This is a key for every team that faces the Patriots: New England features a depleted offensive line that gave up multiple sacks to the Jets, who have the worst pass rush in the NFL. Brady only attempted five passes in the first half in his least productive game of the season. Last Sunday’s 18-12 home loss to Indianapolis followed defeats to San Diego and the New York Giants, and their only wins over a 2-7 span have come against Baltimore and Philadelphia. New England has won 12 of the past 13 division titles, the exception being 2008, when Tom Brady tore his ACL and MCL in the season opener. “I don’t think we played well enough to win”.
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With a lack of targets and a battered offensive line, Brady was sacked more than usual which led to the team losing the game.
But with Jones already downgraded to out for Sunday’s game and Ninkovich still in Foxboro and officially questionable to play, Sheard will be the starter on one side and Grissom and Akiem Hicks may split some time on the outside as the Patriots will possibly go at times with a big look on some downs.
Regardless of seedings or injuries, the Patriots lost four of their last six games.
“We don’t really have any control over that”, said Belichick, “Whatever it is, it is”. They must feel confident headed into the game because the Dolphins are struggling. Amendola (knee) has missed two of the last five games, and Edelman has been out for six with a broken foot.
Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh rolled up Brady from behind, forcing the quarterback to bend backward to the point where his helmet was almost touching his cleat.
“We’re trying to be effective and move the ball down the field and score points”, said Brady.
The Patriots started fast in the second half when James White almost scored on a 68-yard pass from Brady. Steven Jackson finished the drive off with a 2-yard run, and the score was tied again.
Parker also caught a touchdown in the first half and has 106 yards overall in a productive end to his rookie season.
The Dolphins have allowed the fourth-most touchdown passes in the league and are 25 in yards allowed per game.
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NOTES: Dolphins WR Kenny Stills left the game with a hamstring injury…. New England kicker Stephen Gostkowski was wide ride from 46 yards – only his third miss this year, and his shortest….
