The Miami Dolphins have ruled out four players -- right tackle Austin Jackson, tight end Darren Waller, cornerback Storm Duck, and defensive tackle Benito Jones -- for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, face the Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Breaking down the matchups in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 game between the Dolphins and Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium.

Quick thoughts from Sun Sentinel staffers as the Dolphins lose a wild back-and-forth affair to the Patriots in their home opener at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

Drake Maye threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, Antonio Gibson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score, and the Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 33-27 for Mike Vrabel’s first win as New England’s coach.

The Miami Dolphins will be seeking their second straight win without star receiver Tyreek Hill, who's out for the season after knee surgery.

The Miami Dolphins will be looking to make it two in a row when they face the Carolina Panthers at Bank Of America Stadium on Sunday. This will be a battle of 1

The Patriots-Bills game on Sunday Night Football will have lots of excitement. This Patriots key player could become the X-factor for a win.