Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Mike Masala

4 keys for the Dolphins to beat the Patriots in Week 18

The Miami Dolphins are gearing up for their Week 18 battle with the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.

Bill Belichick’s team has found their way back into a playoff spot after one down season. With rookie quarterback Mac Jones and a stellar defense, this team has a chance to finish in first place in the AFC East, if they get some help from other teams.

Miami, on the other hand, struggled mightily in the middle of the season, losing seven games in a row before running off seven consecutive wins. Their winning streak came to an end last weekend at the hands of the Tennessee Titans who were able to run all over them and keep them from doing anything offensively.

If the Dolphins want to avoid a losing season, these are four things they’ll have to do this week.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.