Dolphins-Patriots Week 2 National Predictions Roundup

The Miami Dolphins will look to even their record when they face the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium in their home opener Sunday.

Here's a roundup of national predictions on this game.

Sports Illustrated

Claire Brennan: Patriots

Mitch Goldich: Patriots

Gilbert Manzano: Patriots

Conor Orr: Patriots

John Pluym: Patriots

Matt Verderame: Patriots

USA Today Sports

Jarrett Bell: Dolphins 17, Patriots 13

Nick Brinkerhoff: Dolphins 21, Patriots 13

Chris Bumbaca: Patriots 18, Dolphins 15

Nate Davis: Patriots 24, Dolphins 17

Tyler Dragon: Patriots 24, Dolphins 20

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Patriots 21, Dolphins 16

Analysis: The Patriots and Dolphins were both disappointed by their young QBs, Drake Maye and Tua Tagovailoa, in Week 1. But New England is better situated to rebound mentally and physically with Mike Vrabel, while Miami seems like it will go through more motions in the heat under Mike McDaniel.

Prediction: Patriots 23, Dolphins 20

ESPN

Stephanie Bell: Patriots
Matt Bowen: Patriots
Mike Clay: Dolphins
Jeremy Fowler: Dolphins
Dan Graziano: Dolphins
Kalyn Kahler: Patriots
Pamela Maldonado: Dolphins
Eric Moody: Patriots
Jason Reid: Dolphins
Linsey Thiry: Patriots
Seth Wickersham: Patriots

NBC Sports

Mike Florio: Dolphins 24, Patriots 21s
Chris Simms: Patriots 20, Dolphins 17

NFL.com

Ali Bhanpuri: Patriots 23, Dolphins 20
Tom Blair: Patriots 24, Dolphins 21
Brooke Cersosimo: Patriots 20, Dolphins 18
Gennaro Filice: Patriots 27, Dolphins 19
Dan Parr: Patriots 22, Dolphins 19

CBS Sports

Analysis: Both of these teams are coming off bad losses in Week One. The Dolphins looked hapless. But I think that changes here. Tua Tagovailoa will play well at home as the Dolphins get back on track. Mike McDaniel better hope they do.

Prediction: Dolphins 27, Patriots 19

The Athletic

Joe Buscaglia: Patriots
Chad Graff: Patriots
Larry Holder: Dolphins
Josh Kendall: Patriots
Nick Kosmider: Patriots
Austin Mock: Patriots
Zack Rosenblatt: Patriots
Josiah Turner: Dolphins

Miami Dolphins On SI

Analysis: There's really no such thing as a must-win game in Week 2, but this one comes pretty close for the Dolphins after that abomination of an opener and with the Buffalo Bills looming on the schedule. The Dolphins will have the home-field advantage in the September sun and should have a talent advantage as well, but it's difficult to predict a comfortable victory after what we saw in Indianapolis. The Dolphins almost assuredly will have a better performance, but we also should expect the same from a Patriots team that looked very underwhelming in Mike Vrabel's debut. If the Dolphins were right, this would have the makings of a comfortably victory. But the Dolphins are trying to get right, so it'll be a close call.

Prediction: Dolphins 23, Patriots 20