Here we are in week 17 and both the Patriots and Dolphins are relevant when it comes to fighting for a playoff spot. I never expected this game would have playoff implications and that the Patriots would have played as well as they have. Don’t get me wrong, the offense has been brutal, but the defense has been outstanding and is keeping the team in the game.
Miami is limping into New England. They lost last week to Green Bay at home, where they have a tremendous advantage because of the heat (it was actually cold in Miami last weekend).