"Any time the Patriots play the Dolphins on the road, there is a special interest in how the game will go, as they have a history of playing like a completely different team when playing at Hard Rock Stadium. Adding even more storylines to this week's matchup is that both teams are coming off disappointing losses, with the Dolphins far more embarrassed than the Patriots."
"They might not have a better chance to do that than a team that appears to be falling apart, as the Dolphins are already dealing with a ton of drama that only seems to be getting worse with each passing day. Players spoke to the media last week and revealed they had a players-only meeting, meaning head coach Mike McDaniel was not present, which doesn't paint a very good picture of his immediate future with the team."
"In the hours leading up to kickoff, an airplane was seen flying over the stadium with a banner saying, "Fire Grier, fire McDaniel," meaning a Dolphins fans paid for the show and wanted their feelings well known before the game even began. It is said to have been a group effort, with a fan creating a GoFundMe to raise the $900 needed to get the plane plan accomplished. They are said to have raised over $2,000 and will donate the rest, further proving Dolphins fans are not happy with the current regime."
The Patriots travel to Hard Rock Stadium where they have historically played differently on the road. Both teams enter after disappointing Week 1 losses, with the Dolphins suffering a more embarrassing defeat. The Mike Vrabel era in New England faces early pressure after a subpar opener and needs a win to change perceptions. The Dolphins are experiencing escalating internal turmoil, including reports of a players-only meeting absent head coach Mike McDaniel. Fan unrest manifested before kickoff when a plane banner reading "Fire Grier, fire McDaniel" flew over the stadium, reportedly funded via a GoFundMe.
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