Previewing Dolphins/Patriots week 18 matchup – The Splash Zone 1/3/26

Previewing Dolphins/Patriots week 18 matchup – The Splash Zone 1/3/26
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The Miami Dolphins season will come to an end tomorrow after they take on the New England Patriots. It’s been an interesting season with plenty of ups and downs. RB De’Von Achane has had a phenomenal season while QB Tua Tagovailoa regressed and ended up being benched for a seventh round rookie. Speaking of the rookie, we should get a good glimpse of what Quinn Ewers is capable of in a tough environment. How he performs will play a big part on how the team approaches the quarterback position this upcoming offseason.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Patriots, in season finale Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (7-9) and New England Patriots (13-3) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game at Gillette Stadium (4:25 p.m., Fox)


Dolphins at Patriots

Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots on Sunday The Miami Dolphins (7-9) are already assured of their second consecutive losing season. They’re trying to win Sunday against the New England Patriots (13-3) at Gillette Stadium so they can avoid posting their worst record in the coach Mike McDaniel era.

Setting the Stage for the Week 18 Dolphins-Patriots Matchup Breaking down all the details for the Miami Dolphins-New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium.


Dolphins General Manager Search

How Troy Aikman Is Set to Help Out the Dolphins … And the Questions This Raises The Miami Dolphins will be getting some assistant from the Hall of Fame quarterback

Dolphins general manager search primer: Five things to know about Steelers executive Andy Weidl Get to know Pittsburgh Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, a popular candidate of the 2026 window.

GM Candidates to Watch for Dolphins The Miami Dolphins will be on the market for a permanent new GM after the season


Mike McDaniel

Where Does McDaniel Stand Right Before Season Finale? The Miami Dolphins head coach is about to complete his fourth full season with the team


Dolphins Running Backs

The Dolphins are loading up on lottery tickets ahead of the end of their 2025 season — another youngster has signed to Miami’s active roster What’s one more lottery ticket before the end of the season?


Dolphins Tight Ends

Waller’s Season Over; Looking Back and Looking Ahead The Miami Dolphins tight end was placed on injured reserve Friday as one of three transactions the team made


Dolphins Special Teams

Has Sanders Kicked His Last Kick for Dolphins? Riley Patterson is one game away from completing an entire season for Miami


Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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