"It has been a place that has haunted the Patriots for much of the rivalries' existence to the point of even Tom Brady emphasizing just how difficult a time the Dolphins gave him and some of the most legendary Patriots teams throughout the two-decade dynasty. The only positive about it being so early this season is just that...they will get the game over with, and if it were a disaster, at least it was in the first month of the year,"
"If there was ever a sign that a team is headed for a dumpster fire, the season-opening showing by QB Tua Tagovailoa is the best example of that, much to the Patriots' delight. His performance, which included two interceptions through the first two and a half quarters, led to the Colts accomplishing something they hadn't in 19 years: scoring on all four possessions of the first half."
The Patriots travel to Miami in Week 2, a venue that has troubled New England teams and posed challenges even for Tom Brady-led dynasties. Hard Rock Stadium has produced difficult matchups for the Patriots across the rivalry's history. The early timing offers a potential silver lining: any loss would occur in the season's first month and be easier to move past. The Dolphins struggled in Week 1, as QB Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions in the first half and the Colts scored on all four first-half possessions. Coach Mike McDaniel benched Tagovailoa for Zach Wilson after the poor performance, increasing the Patriots' chances.
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