Whatever happened with the rest of the 2020 season, the Patriots at least made sure to get the year started off right with a physical win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 last year.
2021’s new-look New England squad will look to kick things off the same way against the division-rival Dolphins Sunday afternoon.
All eyes will, of course, be on Mac Jones, the exciting rookie quarterback who has Patriots fans dreaming big as he heads into his first NFL start. A big debut performance could crank that Rookie of the Year buzz up to a fever pitch.