In their first season without Tom Brady running the offense since 2001, the New England Patriots sputtered offensively but after drafting Mac Jones with the No. 15 overall pick and releasing Cam Newton, they're hoping to right the ship in 2021. They'll begin their season by hosting the Miami Dolphins, who made the playoffs last year despite Tua Tagovailoa being handed the reins and averaging only 6.3 yards per pass attempt. This critical AFC East matchup will be broadcast live on CBS and you can stream your local market NFL on CBS game with Paramount+ and watch on any device.
Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Caesars Sportsbook lists New England as a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Patriots vs. Dolphins odds, while the over-under for total points is 43.5. In select markets, Sunday's matchup can be seen live on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan.
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How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 12
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Week 1 NFL picks for Dolphins vs. Patriots
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For Dolphins vs. Patriots, the model says the value is on over 43.5 points being scored. The model is predicting both teams to combine for 44 total points on average as Tagovailoa throws for 249 yards and 1.40 touchdowns, while Jones throws for 275 yards and 1.50 touchdowns.
New England had the No. 4 rushing attack in the league last season but struggled to score because of a 30th-ranked passing attack led by Newton. With Jones at the helm, the offense figures to be more balanced in 2021 and the offseason additions of Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne, Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry give Jones a more talented supporting cast.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins are hoping that Tagovailoa becomes a more efficient passer in his second season and that Jaylen Waddle will be able to help the second-year quarterback attack opposing defenses down the field. Running back Myles Gaskin is also healthy to begin the season and if he can provide consistency in Miami's ground game, the Dolphins could be a formidable unit offensively after ranking 15th in scoring a season ago.
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