The New England Patriots could key in on one specific weakness that keeps showing up for the Miami Dolphins this season.
According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, NFL teams facing the Dolphins have used play-action on 32.6 percent of their dropbacks, which is currently the highest in the league. Those same teams also have an 83.3 completion percentage against the Dolphins on those plays.
So one would expect the Patriots to exploit the same weaknesses and keep their offense rolling on Sunday. This might also be their best chance to improve the chemistry between quarterback Drake Maye and star wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has struggled since returning from his ankle injury.
Inside the game (via ESPN Research): 🏈 Patriots used play-action on 5.7% of dropbacks
at Bears (lowest % under Mike Vrabel) 🏈 Dolphins foes have used play-action on 32.6% of dropbacks, highest NFL rate 🏈 Dolphins foes have NFL-high 83.3 comp. % against them via play-action
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 28, 2026
The key to play-action working will be the Patriots' ability to establish a rushing attack, which is something the offense has struggled to do consistently this season.
Maye led the team in rushing last week with 26 yards and one touchdown against the Chicago Bears. That's an area the team will clearly look to improve against the Dolphins, who have been a middle-of-the-road defensive team this season.
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