Dolphins vs Patriots
No matter how the Dolphins weave their way out of the first round, all of the talk from then on will be about Matt Moore.
Taking the Steelers out of the playoff picture early would send a message to the Patriots they don’t want to hear, and normally don’t get until at least the AFC championship.
We’re coming for you next.
Moore got a chance to play the Patriots in the final week of the season, and didn’t do so bad.
Even in a loss, Moore handled the pressure decently, and would probably do well in a rebound.
Should the Dolphins find themselves at this point, they shouldn’t be favored or given an edge, really.
Tom Brady threw 3 TD with 0 picks Sunday, giving him the best TD-Int ratio for a single-season, breaking Nick Foles' mark set in 2013. pic.twitter.com/cm4xTkoPvP
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 2, 2017
They can, however, make things really interesting.
Getting to Tom Brady is something few teams can do, but the Dolphins are capable of it. In order for that to happen, their rush defense is going to need to be spectacular, though.
Brady tends to shine in pressure playoff situations, but holding the Patriots off if it comes down to a rally is the best-case scenario for the fins.
I doubt the Dolphins could get a win, but I do see New England getting a scare in the midst of advancing.
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