#BILLS PATRIOTS SCORE MAC#

The Patriots settled for a field goal five minutes later, but then re-took the lead 16-10 when they scored on an interception return but missed the extra point. Miami came back with a touchdown in the second quarter, then scored again in the third period to gain a 14-7 lead. The Patriots were able to get on the board first, scoring a first quarter touchdown.

#BILLS PATRIOTS SCORE MAC#

On the other side, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was 20-for-33 for 204 yards with two touchdowns. Together they went 24-for-40 for 265 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Week 17 game last year was started for Miami by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, but had to be handed over to Skylar Thompson during the game. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is 4-0 in his career against the Patriots and will be looking to back up his AFC Offensive Player of the Week performance from Week 1 with another strong game in Week 2.

The Dolphins have won four of the last five against the Patriots but lost the last meeting, a Week 17 game in 2022. How will this weekend’s Sunday Night Football game shake out? We have all the pre-, in-, and post-game coverage collected for you right here. Now heading into Week 2, the team is looking to back up that win with a victory over their AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.The Miami Dolphins started the 2023 regular season with a 36-34 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Sign up to live bet on the Dolphins-Patriots matchup or any other NFL game at BetMGM, and use our link for a first-time deposit bonus! The Patriots owned the fourth-best turnover margin in the league last season at +7, forcing 30 turnovers (second in NFL) while turning it over 23 times (17th in NFL).New England totaled 106.6 rushing yards per game offensively last year (24th in NFL), and it allowed 105.5 rushing yards per game (sixth) on defense.The Patriots compiled 208 passing yards per game on offense last season (20th in the NFL), and they ranked 16th on the other side of the ball with 216.5 passing yards allowed per game.New England averaged 21.4 points per game on offense last year (17th in NFL), and it surrendered 20.4 points per game (10th) on the other side of the ball.

The Patriots ranked 26th in total offense (314.6 yards per game) and eighth in total defense (322 yards allowed per game) last season.

The Dolphins forced 14 total turnovers (30th in NFL) last season and turned it over 21 times (eighth in NFL) to register a turnover margin of -7, the fifth-worst in the league.

It ranked 25th on offense (99.2 rushing yards per game).

On defense, Miami was a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking fourth-best by surrendering just 103 rushing yards per game.

The Dolphins owned the 27th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards last season (234.8 allowed per game), and they were more effective offensively, ranking fourth-best with 265.4 passing yards per game.On the defensive side of the ball, it ranked 24th, surrendering 23.5 points per contest. Miami averaged 23.4 points per game on offense last season, which ranked it 11th in the NFL.The Dolphins totaled 364.5 yards per game on offense last season (sixth in NFL), and they ranked 18th on defense with 337.8 yards allowed per game.Rep the Dolphins or the Patriots with officially licensed NFL gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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