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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 08: Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Miami Dolphins in action during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Usually, the teams that travel to London take the following week off to make sure that they can recover from the long trip. Miami chose to take their bye week later in the season.  The decision to take the bye later is definitely a bold one. Maybe too bold?

Only time will tell, but Miami is going to have a tough game against the Falcons to welcome them back from London. Luckily the game is at home, but I don’t think that is going to make a big difference in this one, unfortunately.

The Falcons ended up at 4-12 last season but played slightly better than that record indicated. In the draft, they decided to double down on Matt Ryan’s final few years and draft Kyle Pitts, the stud tight end from Florida. With the addition of Pitts, Atlanta’s offense could be very good next season.

The biggest concern for Miami going into this one is the return from London. Is Miami going to experience some jet lag that will slow this team down a little bit? It might.

If Atlanta can get out to an early lead, Miami might not be able to keep up with the fast-paced Falcons.

Dolphins record: 4-3

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