The Patriots will look to contain Miami’s rushing attack as they try to rebound in Week 8, with the Dolphins hosting the matchup at Hard Rock Stadium.
MassLive’s preview identifies defending the run as one of New England’s most important tasks. Its assessment puts that part of the matchup at the center of the Patriots’ effort to bounce back.
The focus is on what New England can do defensively against Miami on the ground. MassLive presents that challenge as a potentially decisive factor, rather than a guarantee that limiting the Dolphins’ rushing production would be enough to deliver a Patriots victory.
The supplied preview does not identify individual runners or defenders to watch. It also provides no rushing totals, injury updates or details about how New England intends to approach the assignment. The available assessment is therefore a team-level one: Miami’s ground game represents a major concern for the visiting Patriots.
What’s next: New England visits Hard Rock Stadium for the Week 8 meeting, where its response to the Dolphins’ rushing attack will be a key part of the matchup to watch.
