After starting off the 2024 season with a 1-3 record, the New England Patriots will host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Gillette Stadium for just their second home game this year.
New England has struggled through their first four contests due to injuries and poor performance while Miami has the same record as they've lost quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to yet another concussion.
This Week 5 matchup probably won't be the most exciting football fans have ever seen, but the result is still important for both teams.
Before they hit the field on Sunday, here are a few things to know about this matchup heading into the weekend:
Rankings
Points scored per game
New England: 13.0 (31st)
Miami: 11.3 (32nd)
Points allowed per game
New England: 21.8 (tied for 15th)
Miami: 25.8 (26th)
Yards gained per game
New England: 238.8 (32nd)
Miami: 285.09 (26th)
Yards allowed per game
New England: 353.3 (23rd)
Miami: 282.0 (6th)
History
The Patriots and Dolphins have met 117 times, and New England is 55-62 all-time. New England is 38-20 against Miami at home.
Miami swept New England last year, outscoring Bill Belichick's team 55-34. Tua Tagovailoa played in both of those games, and he's currently on injured reserve.
Injury concerns
As of Thursday, here's who's dealing with injuries for both teams:
New England:
- DNP: Center David Andrews (shoulder), safety Kyle Dugger (ankle), wide receiver K.J. Osborn (shoulder) and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace (ankle)
- Limited: Safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder), wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee), linebacker Anfernee Jennings (shoulder), cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder), guard Michael Jordan (ankle), offensive lineman Nick Leverett (ankle), offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (knee), safety Marte Mapu (calf), guard Layden Robinson (ankle/wrist), linebacker Sione Takitaki (knee) and cornerback Marcus Jones (groin)
- Full: Tight end Jaheim Bell (neck)
Miami:
- DNP: linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) and safety Jordan Poyer (shin)
- Limited: Wide receiver Braxton Berrios (ankle), linebacker David Long (hamstring), running back Raheem Mostert (chest), linebacker Duke Riley (hamstring), quarterback Skylar Thompson (ribs) and wide receiver Malik Washington (quadriceps)
- Full: Offensive tackle Terron Armstead (concussion), cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion), running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee), wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) and cornerback Cam Smith (hamstring)
Connections
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier worked as as a Patriots intern in 1994 and a regional scout from 1995-99
Dolphins wide receiver coach Wes Welker played for the Patriots from 2007-12
Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios played for the Patriots in 2018
Dolphins punter Jake Bailey played for the Patriots from 2019-22
Dolphins offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn played for the Patriots from 2020-22
Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith played for the Patriots from 2021-22
Dolphins offensive lineman Chasen Hines played for the Patriots from 2022-23
Dolphins defensive end William Bradley-King played for the Patriots in 2023
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