NFL predictions: Patriots vs. Dolphins game picks for Week 8

After enjoying a weekend off, the New England Patriots are back in action this Sunday. Their opponent coming out of the mini-bye is a familiar one, at least on paper: the Miami Dolphins. However, these are not the same Dolphins that lost both of their games to the Patriots in 2025. Led by new head coach Jeff Hafley, they have overhauled significant portions of their roster and staff. Are they better off as a result? So far, the record doesn’t say so. That said, unlike the Patriots, the Dolphins

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