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Miami Dolphins 2021 regular season predictions post-schedule release

By Nick Belotto

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Covid-19 informational signage displayed on the entrance gates prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Covid-19 informational signage displayed on the entrance gates prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 09: Jerome Baker #55 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

After a home game against the Colts, the Dolphins begin their “Florida Tour” with a stop in Tampa Bay.

The reigning champs have brought their entire championship team back and will be a force to be reckoned with over the course of the season. Tampa’s offense is one of the most dangerous ones that Miami will face this season and the Dolphins’ secondary, usually, the defense’s strength may be challenged here. Miami’s offense may struggle as well as the Buccaneers have an effective defense that is good across all facets of the game.

Oh, there’s also Miami’s old nemesis Tom Brady to consider in this one. Just when you thought he was going to leave the Dolphins alone…

Tom Brady may not be in a Patriot uniform, but he is still Tom Brady, and until he retires he is going to be putting together wins. Unfortunately for the Dolphins, Brady also has a history of beating Miami when he plays them at home.

Tampa may not be classic Foxborough, but the home-field advantage is something that can’t be understated, especially when we’re talking about the greatest of all time. I can’t see the Dolphins winning this one against their in-state opponent, which means Miami will have lost two in a row after this week.

Dolphins record: 3-2

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