Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s Dolphins-Patriots game
The Miami Dolphins will look to avoid an 0-2 start to the 2025 season against a familiar foe in the New England Patriots.
Here’s what you need to know:
When is the game?
Sunday’s game starts at 1:00 p.m.
Where is the game?
The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
How can I watch the game?
If you live in either Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County, CBS4 Miami will broadcast the game.
The festivities start at 11 a.m. with “The Coach Mike McDaniel Show.”
How can I get there?
Prior to the Dolphins’ home opener, the team announced some changes to transportation. Here they are, directly from the team: 1). The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games. (The team identifies the shuttle as the Geico HRS Express.) Fans can arrive at Lot 70 (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel) or Lot 95 (Golden Glades Parking Garage) and hop on the shuttle for direct access to and from the stadium. Fans can purchase a $10 parking pass at Lot 70 or Lot 95 and ride the shuttle at no charge to and from the stadium. 2). The Dolphins say they “strongly encourage ride-share users to take the” shuttle. Last season, nearly 10% of fans attending games used the shuttle.
3). The Dolphins have created “the 305 and 954 Social Clubs.” The team says they “provide vibrant and energetic atmospheres for up to 160 fans (21+) to catch the action on the field, while socializing with people of similar ages. Fans will enjoy drink specials in the social, bar-style terrace and atmosphere with both seated and standing room areas.” Tickets for the 305 and 954 Social Clubs start at $95. That cost also includes a post-game shuttle, directly to Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale or Brickell Avenue in Miami.
Planning to park at Hard Rock Stadium? Just make sure you prepurchased a parking pass!
Don’t forget to come looking godly as the Dolphins recently announced Sunday will be a whiteout!
Who isn’t suiting up?
As of Friday evening, cornerback Storm Duck (ankle), right tackle Austin Jackson (toe), defensive tackle Benito Jones (oblique) and tight end Darren Waller (hip) are all ruled out.
Both cornerback Ethan Bonner (hamstring) and tailback Jaylen Wright (knee) are doubtful. Safety Ashtyn Davis (knee) is questionable.
What’s the significance of Sunday’s game?
Go 0-2 to start the season and you might as well kiss the playoffs goodbye.
Between 1990 and 2023, only 11.5% of teams that lost their first two games of the season made the playoffs, according to Sports Illustrated.
That, obviously, is not good considering Mike Vrabel-led teams have historically whooped up on Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. Tagovailoa, meanwhile, remains undefeated against the Patriots.
Hopefully, one person will walk away with a loss on their record.
