The Patriots will look for their first win of the season in Week 2 against the high-powered Dolphins. Here’s a full breakdown of the AFC East battle on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Heading into Week 2, Jones will be facing a softer defense than what he saw in Week 1. New defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit surrendered 34 points to the Chargers, but a lot of the damage was done on the ground. Jones will be tested against a secondary that includes stars Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland., Hill absolutely torched the Chargers. He finished with 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches, including the go-ahead score in the final minutes.
Hill should face more resistance against a Patriots secondary that held up well against the Eagles' star duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Jonathan Jones, Myles Bryant andAs strong as Jones looked at times in Week 1, Stevenson and the Patriots' run game never got going. New England's lead back had just 25 rushing yards on 12 carries, while the team as a whole averaged just 3.5 yards per rush.
That brings us to the Dolphins, who couldn't stop the run at all in Week 1. The Chargers had 234 rushing yards as a team at 5.9 yards per carry -- led by Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley . This matchup could be perfect for Stevenson, a 1,000-yard rusher in 2022, to get his season back on track.Let's talk about one of the brightest stars on Miami's defense. Phillips, a first-round pick in 2021, could be on the verge of a breakout season after a dominant Week 1 performance.
In Week 1, New England's makeshift offensive line was serviceable against a loaded Eagles D-line. The group was worn down by the fourth quarter though, when it allowed two sacks. With the Patriots' two starting guards potentially making their season debuts in Week 2, keep an eye on Phillips -- along with fellow D-linemen Bradley Chubb and Christian Wilkins.The traditional stats won't show it, but Dugger was instrumental in slowing down the Eagles last week.
Here’s a look at Matthew Judon’s sack that ended Philly’s first drive. Kyle Dugger blitzes to occupy two blockers, then backs off, giving Judon clear lanes to Jalen Hurts.
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