Pats Vs Miami: Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket
At long last it's gameday! The New England Patriots are in Miami to meet the Dolphins on NFL opening weekend. If your are a Pats fan, you will like most of the numbers and stats leading into the game...
- The Patriots have won 10 straight opening day games. Miami's record during this time on opening day is 3-7.
- The Pats have won 10 of the last 11 AFC East titles. The Dolphins won the division that one year (2008) the Pats did not win.
- The last time the Patriots and Fins played a day game in Miami to open the season was 1996. It was the debut of a brand new Dolphins coach, Jimmy Johnson., and he beat the Pats 24-10
- Interestingly enough, the Patriots are 31-17 at Foxbro against the Dophins but 14-34 at Miami.
- Should be about 82-degrees and humid at kickoff in Miami - but you knew that, right?
NOTE: Live coverage of the Patriots vs Miami begins at 10m on Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket. Kickoff is 1pm. Plus, stay with The Ticket for complete post-game coverage!
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (0-0) | ||
Out | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
Michael Buchanan (LP) | DL | Ankle |
Chris Jones (LP) | DT | Ankle |
Doubtful | ||
No Players Listed | ||
Questionable | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
Tom Brady (LP) | QB | Calf |
Rob Gronkowski (LP) | TE | Knee |
Sealver Siliga (LP) | DT | Hand |
Probable | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
No Players Listed | ||
MIAMI DOLPHINS (0-0) | ||
Out | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
Terrence Fede (DNP) | DE | Knee |
Mike Pouncey (DNP) | C | Hip |
Jordan Tripp (DNP) | LB | Chest |
Philip Wheeler (DNP) | LB | Thumb |
Doubtful | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
Billy Turner (LP) | G | Foot |
Questionable | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
No Players Listed | ||
Probable | ||
Player | Position | Injury |
Walt Aikens (LP) | S | Hand |
Chris McCain (LP) | LB | Hip |
Koa Misi (LP) | LB | Shoulder |
Jamar Taylor (LP) | CB | Hip |
Limited Participation (LP) = less than 100% of a player's normal repetitions Full Participation (FP) = 100% of a player's normal repetitions Did Not Participate in Practice (DNP) BOLD indicated a change from previous day's report | (O) Out = definitely will not play (D) Doubtful = at least 75% chance will not play (Q) Questionable = 50-50 chance will not play (P) Probable = virtual certainty will be available for normal duty |