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Pats at Dolphins history doesn't count in this game. BB has the team focused & tough enough to win this one. 4-15 in Miami during December means nothing this year. IBIT.
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-3) vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-6)
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hard Rock Stadium (64,767)
The New England Patriots secured the franchise's 33rd winning season since 1970 after improving to 9-3 with a 24-10 win over Minnesota last week. Only Pittsburgh (35) has more winning seasons since the 1970 merger. The Patriots also earned their 18th straight winning season, the most since the 1970 merger, and the second-most all-time to the Dallas Cowboys (20).
For the second straight season, the Patriots will close out the regular season with the same four opponents at the same venues with games at Miami (Sunday) and at Pittsburgh (Dec. 16) followed by two consecutive home games against AFC East opponents with games against the Bills on Dec. 23 and the Jets on Dec. 30.
POSTSEASON PROWESS
If the New England Patriots defeat the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, they will clinch their 10th straight AFC East title and become the first franchise in NFL history to earn a playoff berth in 10 consecutive seasons. New England enters this week tied with the Dallas Cowboys (1975-83) and the Indianapolis Colts (2002- 10) as the only teams to play in the postseason for nine straight seasons.
IF THE PATRIOTS WIN...
TALE OF THE TAPE
<table class="d3-o-table d3-o-table--row-striping d3-o-table--detailed"><caption class="d3-o-table__caption"> Table Extended </caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">2018 Regular Season</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">New England</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">Miami</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Record </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 9-3 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 6-6 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Divisional Standings </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 1st </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 2nd </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Gained </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,741 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 3,625 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Ofense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 395.1 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 302.1 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 121.7 (11) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 102.7 (24) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 273.4 (9) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 199.4 (28) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Per Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 27.6 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20.3 (25) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Allowed </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,430 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,793 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Defense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 369.2 (22) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 399.4 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 106.7 (13) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 144.7 (30) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 262.5 (24) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 254.8 (21) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Allowed/Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 21.6 (9T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 25.0 (20) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Possession Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 30:26 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28:12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 16/111 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 31/247 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Made/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 19/147 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20/142 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Touchdowns Scored </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 38 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Penalties Against/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 65/529 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 79/718 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Punts/Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 46/45.8 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 64/45.5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Turnover Differential </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +6 (10T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +8 (7T) </td></tr></tbody></table>
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BROADCAST INFORMATION
TELEVISION: This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4. Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties with Dan Fouts as the color analyst. Even Washburn will work from the sidelines. The game will be produced by Mark Wolff and directed by Bob Fishman.
LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. A complete listing of the network’s 41 stations can be found here. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. The games are produced by Marc Cappello.
PATRIOTS: Game Release | Roster | Depth Chart | Stats | Watch Games
DOLPHINS: Roster | Depth Chart | Stats
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-3) vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-6)
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hard Rock Stadium (64,767)
The New England Patriots secured the franchise's 33rd winning season since 1970 after improving to 9-3 with a 24-10 win over Minnesota last week. Only Pittsburgh (35) has more winning seasons since the 1970 merger. The Patriots also earned their 18th straight winning season, the most since the 1970 merger, and the second-most all-time to the Dallas Cowboys (20).
For the second straight season, the Patriots will close out the regular season with the same four opponents at the same venues with games at Miami (Sunday) and at Pittsburgh (Dec. 16) followed by two consecutive home games against AFC East opponents with games against the Bills on Dec. 23 and the Jets on Dec. 30.
POSTSEASON PROWESS
If the New England Patriots defeat the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, they will clinch their 10th straight AFC East title and become the first franchise in NFL history to earn a playoff berth in 10 consecutive seasons. New England enters this week tied with the Dallas Cowboys (1975-83) and the Indianapolis Colts (2002- 10) as the only teams to play in the postseason for nine straight seasons.
IF THE PATRIOTS WIN...
- The Patriots will clinch the 2018 AFC East title, extending their own NFL record to 10-straight division titles (2009-18). It will be the team's 18th division title since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994.
TALE OF THE TAPE
<table class="d3-o-table d3-o-table--row-striping d3-o-table--detailed"><caption class="d3-o-table__caption"> Table Extended </caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">2018 Regular Season</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">New England</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">Miami</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Record </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 9-3 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 6-6 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Divisional Standings </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 1st </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 2nd </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Gained </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,741 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 3,625 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Ofense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 395.1 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 302.1 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 121.7 (11) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 102.7 (24) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 273.4 (9) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 199.4 (28) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Per Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 27.6 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20.3 (25) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Allowed </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,430 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,793 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Defense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 369.2 (22) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 399.4 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 106.7 (13) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 144.7 (30) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 262.5 (24) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 254.8 (21) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Allowed/Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 21.6 (9T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 25.0 (20) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Possession Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 30:26 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28:12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 16/111 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 31/247 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Made/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 19/147 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20/142 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Touchdowns Scored </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 38 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Penalties Against/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 65/529 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 79/718 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Punts/Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 46/45.8 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 64/45.5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Turnover Differential </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +6 (10T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +8 (7T) </td></tr></tbody></table>
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BROADCAST INFORMATION
TELEVISION: This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4. Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties with Dan Fouts as the color analyst. Even Washburn will work from the sidelines. The game will be produced by Mark Wolff and directed by Bob Fishman.
LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. A complete listing of the network’s 41 stations can be found here. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. The games are produced by Marc Cappello.