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Miami Dolphins defense vs the New England Patriots offense

By Dominic Ambrose

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 18: A helment of the Miami Dolphins rests on the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 18: A helment of the Miami Dolphins rests on the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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DAVIE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 31: Jerome Baker #55, Kyle Van Noy #53 and Kamu Grugier-Hill #51 of the Miami Dolphins look on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on August 31, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Quarterback vs Linebackers – For the first time in 20 years Tom Brady is not the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.  While that still sounds strange to say, Belicheck has moved on to have Cam Newton as his starting quarterback.  As a member of the Panthers, Newton went 2-0 against the Dolphins throwing for 5 touchdowns and only one interception to go with 428 yards.  Although Newton has battled some injuries as of late, all reports are that he is healthy and seems to have a chip on his shoulder to attack this season with.

For the Dolphins, the linebackers have certainly changed from last season to this season.  Enter former Patriots Kyle Van Noy and Elandon Roberts, as well as Shaq Lawson and Emmanuel Ogbah.  They as well as Jerome Baker will be tasked with making sure that the mobility of Newton is neutralized.  The linebackers for the Dolphins are going to attack and cause havoc to the offense for the Patriots.

Edge – This one is tough, but I like the Dolphins linebackers on this one.  They are athletic and can provide multiple looks to attack the Patriots.  It is close though.

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