They managed to hold onto All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard and return one of the best scoring defenses in the league.

The Dolphins have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. The Patriots managed to go 7-9 despite injuries and a lack of roster talent, but it looks like that has all changed ahead of 2022. New England opened at -2 but as the offseason has progressed, the spread began to grow a bit. Raiders ends it International Business Times: Go with the Dolphins with the points against the PatriotsĪnthony Riccobono writes: 'Miami might be on its way to staying ahead of New England in the AFC East for the foreseeable future.' Play Picks: Take the Patriots against the Dolphinsīrian Sausa writes: 'An AFC East rivalry resumes immediately as the Patriots host the Dolphins in Foxborough in Week 1. Mike Lukas writes: 'Last season, QB Tua Tagovailoa periodically struggled as a rookie under head coach Brian Flores to the point where many thought he might have lost his starting job, but he is more comfortable with the offense now plus he has DeVante Parker and Will Fuller to throw to along with Gronk-like TE Mike Gesicki, so it could look different for Tua this season as they travel to Foxborough for Week 1. Both teams look solid this season but give the edge to the Patriots in front of their hometown crowd, plus given their record of winning five of the last six season openers, they are a solid bet here in Week 1.' Miami will make those while New England is fine being a bit conservative in a battle of attrition.' WSN: Take the Patriots to cover against the Dolphins This feels like a messy low-scoring game decided by a few offensive mistakes. Vinnie Iyer writes: 'The Dolphins are rebooting their offense in the first full year of Tua Tagovailoa starting. Brian Flores has a pretty good defense, built in the image of mentor Bill Belichick's scheme. The Patriots have a stiff defense but Tua will break out and lead his Dolphins to a win while Bill Belichick gazes longingly at Mac Jones.' Sporting News: Patriots 17, Dolphins 13 Kyler Koster and Liam McKeone write: 'Tua Tagovailoa, meanwhile, has looked awfully sharp so far this summer.

Raiders | Week 1 on TV | Lines | Super Bowl odds The Patriots are a 2.5-point favorite in the game.

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