Sports Illustrated
Examining the Outside Factors That Could Impact the Dolphins' Week 8 Game Against New England
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The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots for Week 8 at Hard Rock Stadium, aiming to build on a 28-25 win over the New York Jets. New England enters with a 4-3 record after a Thursday night loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 7 and will be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown and backup running back TreVeyon Henderson. Miami is dealing with injuries as rookie first-round pick Kadyn Proctor is out, while star running back De’Von Achane is on injured reserve. New England is a 7.5-point favorite per FanDuel. The article highlights Miami’s Sunday weather—storms, heavy rainfall, and a flood watch in parts of northern Dade County—as a potential factor, plus concerns about officiating changes after recent controversy.
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