Tua Tagovailoa seeks sixth straight win against Bill Belichick as the Dolphins host the Patriots
Associated PressNEW ENGLAND at MIAMI Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 2-5, Dolphins 5-2. New England’s 12th-ranked passing defense held Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs to a season-low 58 yards on six catches last week. … Left tackle Trent Brown is dealing with the ankle/knee injury he sustained during the win over the Bills.. Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday because of a hip injury, but he indicated after Thursday’s practice that he will play.. CB Jalen Ramsey saw an uptick in his practice reps this week after Miami opened his 21-day window to return from IR last Wednesday. Coach Mike McDaniel wouldn’t say on Wednesday if Ramsey would play Sunday.. S Jevon Holland remained in the concussion protocol on Wednesday after a helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate David Long Jr. against Philadelphia.. CB Xavien Howard is still dealing with a groin injury and didn’t play against the Eagles.. LG Isaiah Wynn was placed in injured reserve Tuesday, which leaves the Dolphins with some decisions to make along the offensive line as they await the return of LT Terron Armstead and C Connor Williams. Tua Tagovailoa also threw for a season-low 216 yards.. Miami’s 54 quarterback hits lead the NFL.. S Jevon Holland and LB Bradley Chubb each have three forced fumbles this season.. WR Tyreek Hill needs 98 yards receiving to reach 1,000 for the sixth time his career and for the fourth straight season.