Patriots News: Dolphins no easy win, trade rumors, More!

The New England Patriots are preparing to face the 1-5 Miami Dolphins in an upcoming Week 8 matchup. Head coach Mike Vrabel will face his former quarterback Malik Willis, who now leads Miami under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye carries a 1-1 career record in Miami into the contest, with hot and humid weather conditions expected at game time.

Pats Pulpit rounds up additional team developments, including analysis of whether the 4-3 Patriots should target wide receiver depth before the trade deadline. National coverage highlights trade speculation linking Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs to New England, while media analysts John Breech and Pete Prisco project Patriots victories over the Dolphins.