3 matchups that will decide Patriots vs. Dolphins

Conor Ryan previews three pivotal matchups that will determine the outcome of the Week 8 game between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. With New England managing receiver injuries, the article highlights tight ends Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon exploiting Miami's struggling pass defense, which ranks 30th in yards per attempt allowed. Drake Maye enters the contest having thrown 12 touchdowns and two interceptions over his last four appearances.

Defensively, New England must rebound from 17 missed tackles last week to stop Miami running back Ollie Gordon, who has exceeded 100 rushing yards in two of his last three games. Meanwhile, Miami's primary hope of slowing down the Patriots relies on pass rusher Chop Robinson creating pressure against New England right tackle Morgan Moses.