Patriots Favored Despite Recent Struggles In Miami

MIAMI — Ryan Tannehill was heading out the door when someone noted the predicted high temperature of 83 for Sunday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. “Not quite hot enough,” Tannehill responded with a smile. Turn up the heat. That’s what the Dolphins tend to do when the Patriots play in Miami. While New England has dominated Miami — and everyone else — in the AFC East over the past decade, the reverse has been true lately when the teams meet in South Florida. The Dolphins have won four of the past five home meetings, including 27-20 last December when Jay Cutler outplayed Tom Brady. Oddsmakers expect the trend to end, with New England (9-3) a touchdown favorite over Miami (6-6). Here are things to know as the Patriots attempt to clinch their 10th consecutive division title: Tough place to play In recent years the Patriots have had worse results in Miami than anywhere else, and New England coach Bill Belichick blames the Dolphins. “They’ve got a good football team,” he said.

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