Miami Dolphins face a pivotal season finale in Foxborough as questions swirl around Mike McDaniel’s future and the franchise navigates a looming quarterback transition away from Tua Tagovailoa. With playoff hopes dashed, attention shifts to whether McDaniel can galvanize his squad and impress owner Stephen Ross amid front office shakeups and the impending GM search. Will rookie Quinn Ewers’ arm spark a new era for Miami, or do road struggles and cold weather continue to expose the Dolphins’ limitations?

Nick Cattles and Kyle Crabbs break down all the burning storylines, from Miami’s offensive line battles—featuring Cole Strange and Milton Williams—to the New England Patriots managing off-field distractions with stars like Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore. Key matchups include Bradley Chubb’s pursuit of contract incentives, the Patriots’ linebacker health, and how both teams handle roster uncertainties and red zone opportunities. Get expert analysis on what it will take for either AFC East rival to finish strong and set the stage for their offseasons.

00:00 Dolphins' Future Hinges on McDaniel

04:32 "Managing Distractions Amid Challenges"

06:28 New England's Post-Clinch Focus

10:29 Miami's Interior Line vs Patriots

19:03 "Stopping Miami's Run Game"

21:15 "College Bowl Game Vibes"

24:58 Defensive Focus and Discipline

27:15 "Rookie QB Road Game Challenges"

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