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Patriots – Dolphins Keys to the Game, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

Steve Balestrieri

September 16, 2016 at 6:37 am ET

Patriots – Dolphins Keys to the Game, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

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Prediction:
This game is a divisional matchup so the teams know each other well. The Patriots will be without Tom Brady, Dion Lewis, Rob Ninkovich and probably Gronkowski and Hightower as well. That’s a lot of veteran production there.

The key for Jimmy Garoppolo and the Pats offense, like a week ago is getting off to a fast start. Look for the Patriots to spread them out in the passing game and find favorable matchups allowing Garoppolo to get the ball out quickly. Edelman and White will be key performers here. In his last four games against Miami, Edelman has 33 catches, 403 yards, and four touchdowns.

This one should be closer than if New England was up to full strength but Bill Belichick and the home team hold serve. Patriots 24-16

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A former US Army Special Forces NCO and Officer, Steve has been following the Patriots since their days at Fenway Park. Steve has worked in the film industry and wrote as an Military Editor at SpecialOperations.com, 1945.com as a reporter for the Millbury Daily Voice, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, and the Grafton News. He's also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA)