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The Splash Zone 12/8/18: Previewing Sunday’s Game Against The Patriots

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

The New England Patriots are coming to town tomorrow and will look to clinch the AFC East with a win against the Dolphins. The one good thing the Dolphins have going for them is that the Patriots have struggled in Miami for whatever reason. The Patriots are a beatable team and haven’t looked as dominant as they once were. But the defense could be in a ton of trouble as Xavien Howard will miss the game.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

AC In The AM: Dolphins Must Raise Their Game
The challenge is formidable, but recently history tells us its attainable.


Patriots at Dolphins

Matchup Memories | Dolphins vs. Patriots
Five snapshots from the Dolphins-Patriots series, focusing on December games in Miami.


Dolphins Wide Receivers

'One good deed a day' helps earn Miami Dolphins' Kenny Stills a man of year nomination - Sports - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm Beach, FL
DAVIE — It’s 8 a.m. when receiver Kenny Stills pulls into the Dolphins’ training facility. He’s sore, having played a professional football game two days prior, just enough time for the last of the requisite aches and pains to make their presence known.


Dolphins Defense

Does Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke think intense scrutiny is fair? - Sports - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm Beach, FL
DAVIE — The Dolphins are 29th in the NFL in total defense and 20th in the league in scoring defense, so it figures defensive coordinator Matt Burke is under some pressure.But does Burke feel the level of scrutiny from some fans and some media is fair?


Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 12/7/18: Patriots Struggle Against Dolphins In Miami - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins fan confidence in team hovering just below 50 percent - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are 6-6 on the season and one game out of the AFC Playoffs. It has been a rocky year for the South Florida franchise, with injuries, play calling, penalties, and poor execution...

Phinsider Radio: Dolphins vs. Patriots, Xavien Howard, Laremy Tunsil and...Jim Harbaugh? - The Phinsider
The Dolphins are 6-6 and hanging on by a thread in the AFC Wildcard picture. Can they continue their winning ways vs New England in South Florida?

Dolphins Drinking Game - G13 - The Phinsider
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How to watch Patriots at Dolphins; online, TV, odds, and more - The Phinsider
Everything you need to know to watch the Patriots at the Dolphins in Week 14. Online stream, TV coverage, announcers, odds, weather, and more.