Dolphins look to build momentum against Patriots as Willis faces former coach

The Miami Dolphins aim to build momentum in an AFC East matchup against the New England Patriots, led by coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis. Miami enters the contest at 1-5 after securing its first victory of the season over the New York Jets. Willis faces Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who previously drafted and coached him during his initial two NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans.

New England heads into the divisional clash with a 4-3 record after falling 30-24 to the Chicago Bears. The matchup features Miami's seventh-ranked rushing offense, led by running back Ollie Gordon, challenging a Patriots run defense allowing 95.3 yards per contest. New England is expected to have its full starting secondary healthy together for the first time since Week 1.