Patriots-Dolphins: Keys To The Game

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Published: November 5, 2009

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... certifiable NFL have-nots and a bye week were the greatest gift possible to a team that was struggling to find its way.

Now, the Patriots must face a team that, while not in the top strata of the suddenly-polarized NFL, isn't exactly a pushover.

The Dolphins are a team that has been known to give the Patriots problems. Its linebackers, particularly Joey Porter and Jason Taylor, have long been a thorn in Brady's side, regardless of how their teams as a whole perform.

With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the keys to a Patriots victory.

Make their passing game beat you. Chad Henne may be playing Chad Pennington's old role well, but the passing game is still not the forte of this team. The Dolphins currently have the 29th-ranked passing offense in the NFL, with Henne rated as the NFL's 23rd-ranked passer.

Contrast that with Miami's third-ranked rushing attack, and it becomes obvious what this team wants to do.

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