The Patriots (4‑3) travel to Miami on Oct. 30 hoping to rebound from a loss to the Bears against a 1‑5 Dolphins squad that just upset the Jets. Coach Mike Vrabel stresses discipline and tackling, especially against the league’s most run‑heavy offense led by Ollie Gordon II, who averages the fifth‑most yards after contact. New England’s run defense struggles with missed tackles (fourth‑worst rate) and must improve gap integrity to contain Gordon and quarterback Malik Willis. On the other side, protecting Drake Maye from edge rusher Chop Robinson—who boasts a 23.7% pressure rate—will be critical, as the Patriots’ tackles have allowed only one sack so far. The article outlines key defensive adjustments needed for New England to stay undefeated in the division.
The Miami Dolphins are hoping to keep their winning streak going against the Patriots this week, and the latest A.J. Brown news may help their cause.
The New York Jets' fate hangs on their upcoming clash with the Las Vegas Raiders, as analysts question whether head coach Aaron Glenn still commands the locker room after a humbling 28‑17 loss to the winless Miami Dolphins on September 7, 2025. ESPN’s Rich Cimini noted an unsettling vibe among players, suggesting that a second blow could signal Glenn's loss of control. With ten games left, the Jets must rally to silence tanking rumors and prove Glenn’s longevity. The article previews the Jets‑Raiders matchup, highlighting the stakes for both the team’s morale and Glenn’s tenure.
Preview Saturday night's football game with Miami and visit with Trech Kekahuna and Joschi Schelb on Friday's episode.
The Miami Dolphins suffered a major blow when De'Von Achane tore his ACL in Week 3, but Ollie Gordon II has more than adequately replaced him.
After Trey Smack missed his first extra point and two chip shots, the Packers face an imminent kicker change. The article lists free‑agent kickers with 2024‑26 stats, highlighting Riley Patterson (84% FG, cut by Dolphins 10/20), Younghoe Koo (72% FG, 49ers workout 9/19), Matt Prater (92% FG, Rams workout 10/20), John Parker Romo (85% FG, Titans workout 8/8), Harrison Mevis (77% FG, Rams release 10/14), Greg Joseph (80% FG, former Packer, 49ers workout 9/19), Cade York (69% FG, Jets waive 8/25), Michael Badgley (92% FG, Dolphins workout 10/20), and Lucas Havrisik (100% FG, former Packer, Dolphins workout 9/22). The Packers are likely to consider these free agents during Smack’s “mini‑bye.”
The latest Patriots podcast details A.J. Brown’s knee injury, marking his second missed practice after an ankle issue, and examines how his absence reshapes the wide‑receiver corps alongside Doubs for Sunday’s divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins. Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles also field BSJ member questions on Kyle Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Robert Spillane and Marcus Jones, discuss the team’s draft‑capital woes, and deliver a game preview with score predictions. Listeners get a deep dive into injury impacts and the upcoming matchup before the October 30 showdown.
After the Jets’ 28‑25 loss to the winless Dolphins, star receiver Garrett Wilson voiced frustration over limited targets, fueling trade speculation. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich brushed it off as ‘healthy tension,’ highlighting Wilson’s off‑ball impact that helped generate 100 yards of offense in the game. Reich acknowledges Wilson wants the ball in clutch moments but says the issue is minor. With the 2‑5 Jets set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, all eyes are on whether Wilson’s role will expand.
The Phinsider asks fans to predict the Miami Dolphins' offensive and defensive performances for their upcoming Week 8 clash with the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2026. After a recent win over the Jets, readers are encouraged to name likely leaders in tackles, interceptions, pass breakups, touchdowns, receiving yards, rushing yards and first‑downs, and to forecast stat lines for key playmakers. The post invites comment submissions to gauge who will emerge as the game's MVP on both sides of the ball.
Patriots return to Sunday action on Nov. 1 in Miami against the Dolphins after a Thursday night debut and a mini‑bye. Pats Pulpit’s Week 8 rooting guide lists who New England fans should cheer in the other 13 games, favoring teams that improve the Patriots’ schedule strength, draft position, or playoff tiebreakers. Picks include Packers, Ravens, Titans, Lions, Colts, Jets, Steelers, Rams, Broncos and several “good game” matchups. The guide also notes the Thursday Panthers‑Packers game and a Monday Bears‑Seahawks showdown. It helps fans track which outcomes could benefit New England’s playoff and draft outlook.
The Miami Dolphins, sitting at the No. 3 slot in the 2027 NFL Draft, are projected by ClutchPoints to bypass Arch Manning and select Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah. The mock draft cites Mensah’s poise, strong performance against Notre Dame, and his leadership of a dominant Hurricanes start as key factors. Currently 1‑5 and near the bottom of the AFC East, the Dolphins hope the pick gives them a long‑term franchise quarterback as they rebuild under Jeff Hafley. Their next test comes at home against the Patriots on Nov. 1.
Patriots coaches remain optimistic about A.J. Brown despite a sluggish debut. The 29‑year‑old wideout, acquired via trade from the Eagles, has missed four weeks with a high‑ankle sprain and returned to limited action, posting just six catches on 14 targets for 53 yards in two games. Coach Todd Downing chalks it up to a small sample size, while OC Josh McDaniels praises Brown’s work ethic and says health is the only barrier to his upside. The Steelers‑bound receiver’s status for the upcoming Dolphins game is uncertain, but New England still trusts his long‑term potential.
The New England Patriots hope A.J. Brown will suit up for Sunday’s clash with the Miami Dolphins, but he missed Thursday’s practice due to lingering knee and ankle issues. Coach Todd Downing says he isn’t worried about Brown’s condition, despite the receiver’s limited participation this week. In his rookie season, Brown has logged six catches for 75 yards after an ankle injury in the opener. Meanwhile, tight end Hunter Henry (26‑296 yards, 2 TDs) and receivers Romeo Doubs (14‑261 yards, 3 TDs) and DeMario Douglas (23‑256 yards, 3 TDs) have been the Patriots’ primary targets.
The latest AFC briefing covers three storylines: Miami’s rookie right tackle Kadyn Proctor admits he still needs to refine his blocking and hand technique, while both he and cornerback JuJu Brents remain in concussion protocol. New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson says he isn’t requesting a trade, but is frustrated by limited targets in losses and wants to help the team win. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Chad Graff outlines five Patriots trade targets—edge rusher Khalil Mack, DT Grover Stewart, WR Josh Downs, guard Ben Bredeson, and CB Riq Woolen—each tied to mid‑round draft picks as the trade deadline approaches.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson skips Thursday practice before the Dolphins matchup due to illness, according to ESPN insider Mike Reiss. After missing the Jets game and recovering from an ankle sprain sustained on Oct. 16 against the Raiders, Henderson looks set to return but could be listed questionable if his symptoms linger. New England sits 4‑3 in the AFC East, while Miami, fresh off a 14‑21 win over the Jets, looks to build momentum at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Patriots enter Sunday’s AFC East game at Hard Rock Stadium missing two offensive weapons. Running back TreVeyon Henderson sits out Thursday practice due to illness, while wide receiver A.J. Brown remains questionable after a knee flare‑up and a lingering high‑ankle sprain that landed him on IR in September. Both players have contributed modestly this season—Henderson with 203 rushing yards and one TD, Brown with six catches for 75 yards since his return. New England also lists several linemen and defensive backs as limited participants, but quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Carlton Davis III are fully healthy. The Dolphins report multiple injuries but field a full‑participation QB Malik Willis.
The New England Patriots tried to claim former Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu off waivers, but their 7-2 record gave them lower priority than six other teams. The Titans, Dolphins, Texans, Colts, Jets and Titans (who ultimately won the claim) all submitted bids, and the 26‑year‑old was awarded to Tennessee on Wednesday. Laulu, a 2024 seventh‑round pick who logged 39 games and 5.5 sacks for Las Vegas, fell out of the Raiders’ rotation under new coach Klint Kubiak. New England’s interior line, currently featuring Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, remains unchanged as the Patriots head to Miami for a Nov. 1 game.
Dolphins edge rusher Josh Uche says he’ll fight any trade after the deadline, praising head coach Jeff Hafley’s “non‑toxic” vibe, the old‑school feel from veteran Austin Clark, and the locker‑room brotherhood. Uche, a 2020 rookie, is having a career season with 25 tackles, four QB hits, three TFLs, a forced fumble and a recovery in six games, despite Miami’s 1‑5 start and bottom‑of‑the‑AFC East standing. He hopes to help the rebuilding team surge as they host the Patriots on Nov. 1.
The Tennessee Titans win a waiver claim for former Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, beating out the Jets, Colts, Patriots, Dolphins and Texans. Laulu, a 26‑year‑old ex‑Colts seventh‑round pick from Oklahoma (2024), signed a four‑year, $4.12 million rookie contract before being waived by the Raiders mid‑season 2026. He appeared in five games for Oakland, tallying five tackles and half a sack. The Titans secure his services with the highest priority claim.
The Cleveland Browns have reportedly decided not to trade quarterback Shedeur Sanders before the Nov. 10 deadline unless a compelling offer arrives, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. Sanders, a second‑year QB who posted 1,400 passing yards and a 3‑4 record last season, fell to backup behind Deshaun Watson and became the subject of trade chatter, especially after hiring an agent and a vlog hinting at a move to Miami. While Miami Dolphins are seen as the likely destination, insiders say the Browns will keep Sanders—and fellow backup Dillon Gabriel—unless a deal is too good to pass up.
Week 7 film highlights the Steelers’ defense emerging as a potential AFC North powerhouse, holding the Saints to just 18 rushing yards and showcasing dominant play from Cameron Heyward, T.J. Watt, Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black. Meanwhile, the Cowboys finally revive their ground game, eclipsing 200 yards with Javonte Williams’ 155‑yard, one‑TD effort— the first 150‑yard rush for Dallas since 2018. The article also notes the Dolphins’ explosive offense and rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy giving the Giants a new look. These five takeaways underline shifting strengths across the league as teams fight for identity and playoff positioning.
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown missed Thursday practice after his knee issue flared up, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins uncertain. The 29‑year‑old, acquired in a trade for a 2028 first‑ and 2027 fifth‑round pick, has a known degenerative knee condition that the team evaluated before the deal. He’s also battling a lingering high‑ankle sprain from the season opener and has recorded only six catches for 75 yards since returning in Week 6. Patriots’ receiver depth is now limited to DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III.
The Patriots face a new dilemma ahead of Week 8 as star receiver A.J. Brown skips Thursday practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET clash with the Miami Dolphins. Brown, who only returned from IR after a Week 1 ankle injury, has been a limited participant and recently struggled with drops in the win over the Jets. ESPN’s Mark Reiss reports a fresh knee concern, suggesting the Dolphins could be the first game Brown misses this season. The injury adds pressure on New England after last week’s loss to Chicago.
The Dallas Cowboys, struggling with a league‑worst seven sacks and allowing 26 points per game by Week 8, are exploring a cap‑friendly pass‑rush upgrade. While veteran Josh Sweat remains a popular target, a new rumor pins the Miami Dolphins’ 23‑year‑old defensive end Chop Robinson as a viable alternative. Robinson, a 2024 first‑round pick, logged six sacks in his rookie season and is under a $4.7 million contract with a fifth‑year option still on the books. However, Dolphins insider Tom Pelissero warns the trade could be tough, as Miami is reluctant to part with the young talent amid their rebuild.
After a disappointing 2026 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson publicly denied trade rumors, saying he wants to stay and help the team win. Wilson, a three‑time 1,000‑yard receiver, expressed frustration with his limited target share but affirmed his commitment to New York. The Jets, which traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams last season, consider Wilson untouchable and vital for the future quarterback they plan to draft. His patience may wear thin if the Jets don’t improve soon.