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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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Sep 24, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (18) celebrates with center Ted Karras (right) and offensive guard Ereck Flowers (75) after making a touchdown catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami continues their “Florida Tour” with a visit to the Jacksonville “London” Jaguars. Since the NFL international series was created, no team has played in London more than the Jaguars, who have gone 3-4 in their 7 games. Miami has played in London 4 times, with a 1-3 record.

International records aside, the biggest headline to this one is the matchup between Tagovailoa and number one overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence. On paper, Jacksonville has some decent weapons on offense that could pose a problem for any defense. With weapons like James Robinson, D.J. Chark, Laviska Shenault Jr., and Tim Tebow (100% kidding on that last one), the Jaguars could put up a lot of points this season.

The question is how will their defense hold up? If Miami wants to win this one, they will have to be able to put up some solid point totals and dominate the game on the defensive side of the ball, something that is not totally insane given the success of this defense.

International games have not been the easiest for the Dolphins in their history, but they have a more consistent and veteran roster than the Jaguars. I can’t see this being a high-scoring game, but Tua Tagovailoa should be able to outduel Jacksonville’s Lawrence in what will be a high-profile matchup.

Dolphins record: 4-2

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