Any time the Patriots play the Dolphins on the road, there is a special interest in how the game will go, as they have a history of playing like a completely different team when playing at Hard Rock Stadium. Adding even more storylines to this week's matchup is that both teams are coming off disappointing losses, with the Dolphins far more embarrassed than the Patriots.
But that doesn't mean they have escaped the pressure of returning to Foxboro with a win. The Mike Vrabel era was expected to start off much better than what we saw against the Raiders last week, and this game gives them an opportunity to change the narrative around this year's team.