The Patriots might have an easier time against the Dolphins than expected in Week 18 RB De'Von Achane has been a problem for defenses since he was drafted three years ago, and had a near record-setting season in 2025 by recording 238 carries for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games. On top of that, he's added 67 receptions for 488 yards and four scores.
MIAMI GARDENS - A winning formula has developed for the 2025 Miami Dolphins - run the ball, stop the run, play good special teams, win the turnover battle and keep penalties to a minimum. Those elements (well, except for penalties) came together in the Dolphins' 20-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday. These Dolphins (7-9) seem to be a new Dolphins team, or at the very least a different team. These Dolphins aren't the flashy, big-play, highlight-reel guys of the quarterback Tua Tagovailoa-wide receiver Tyreek Hill era.
When the Dolphins run: Miami has found a bit of an identity with the ground game. Running back De'Von Achane has put himself in a top-five conversation in the league as he ranks fourth in rushing yards (900) and third in rushing average (5.5). Before the bye week, he went for 120 yards in the overtime win against the Washington Commanders in Madrid. To add to that, rookie Ollie Gordon spelled him for 45 yards on nine carries and a touchdown,
The NFL goes international for the final time in 2025 as Washington and Miami meet in brand-new location for the league for a rise-and-shine Sunday morning contest at 9:30 a.m. on the East Coast. The New York Giants turn to Jameis Winston as they look to upset a NFC playoff hopeful before the Denver Broncos seek to defend Mile High from the invading forces from Kansas City in the late afternoon television window.
