The Miami Dolphins did not find much offensive success against the New England Patriots last season. Miami scored 33 points in two contests against New England last year; splitting the season series in the process. But the Dolphins will need more than 16.5 points if they want to feel good about their chances tomorrow against New England.
How can they get there?
Here are three key areas of focus for the Miami Dolphins’ offense in a matchup with the Patriots in Week 1 of the 2021 regular season:
Craft clean releases at the line of scrimmage
The Dolphins have a lot more explosiveness at wide receiver this season than they did last year, which will help create more separation in the passing game. But the Dolphins can do themselves even more favors against a talented Patriots secondary by creating more movement at the snap. Short motion, jet motion, yo-yo action, you name it — the Patriots should be seeing it. The more movement there is at the snap, the more separation Miami should find. And, hopefully, more plays.