Dolphins at Patriots 12/29/19 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/23/2019 at 10:23 PM ET

The Miami Dolphins visit Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Sunday to play the New England Patriots in the final game of the regular season for both. The Dolphins defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 38-35 in overtime despite allowing 16 points in the final 29 second of the fourth quarter. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 419 yards and four touchdowns for the Dolphins.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown for 3,209 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Mark Walton leads all rushers for Miami with 201 yards. The leading receiver for Miami is Devante Parker with 1,065 yards and nine touchdowns. Jerome Baker leads the Miami defense in tackles with 118.

New England improved to 12-3 following a 24-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills. The win earned New England its 11th straight title in the AFC East. Tom Brady threw for 271 yards and one touchdown and his quarterback sneak on third down helped the Patriots set up touchdown. The win kept the Patriots in the running for a bye during the first week of the AFC postseason.

Tom Brady has thrown for 3,836 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The leading rusher for the Patriots is Sony Michel with 838 yards and six touchdowns. Julian Edelman leads all receivers for New England with 1,091 yards and six touchdowns. Jamie Collins Sr. is the leading tackler with 78.

New England is trying to earn a first-round bye and must beat the Dolphins to ensure that goal is accomplished. The Patriots will win but come up short covering the nut. Miami has covered the number in 8 of its last 11 overall and 6 of its last 8 versus opponents from in the AFC. The Patriots have failed to cover 6 of the last 8 played in December. Final Score Prediction, New England Patriots win but fall short ATS 28-17.

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