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.

Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots enter their Week 2 matchup with an 0-1 record. Key matchups include Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle against Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis and Dolphins guard Kion Smith against Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams.

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 Dolphins entered the Patriots game needing a win. They didn’t get it, falling to 0-2. With fans booing from time to time Sunday, this week could get ugly.

MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots, 33-27, in their Week 2 home opener at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle all played well for Miami. On defense, Chop Robinson, Bradley Chubb and Jordyn Brooks had sacks.

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The Carolina Panthers are hoping returning home will help wipe away some of the sting from last week’s 42-13 loss on the road to the New England Patriots