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Dolphins Seek Reset at Home Against Patriots After Week 1 Debacle

Miami’s injuries up front put Tagovailoa’s rebound under a brighter spotlight.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Stefon Diggs walk off the field after a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
09/10/2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Overview

  • Miami returns to Hard Rock Stadium after a 33-8 loss in which it gained 211 yards and its defense allowed points on every Colts possession.
  • Tua Tagovailoa, coming off two interceptions and a lost fumble, carries a 7-0 career record against New England into Sunday.
  • The Dolphins’ right side is weakened with right guard James Daniels on injured reserve and right tackle Austin Jackson questionable, affecting protection and the run game.
  • Rookie Drake Maye posted 287 yards with one touchdown and one interception in his debut, as New England’s defense surrendered 362 passing yards but produced four sacks.
  • Heat in Miami, uncertainty around Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and a short turnaround to Buffalo next week intensify the stakes for the home opener.