Breaking down the matchups in six key areas of Sunday's Week 12 game between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Zimi Nwokeji had 19 points and nine rebounds, Robert McCray V added 17 points and eight assists and Jacksonville shot 62% in the second halfto help the Dolphins beat Virginia Tech 74-64. Jacksonville beat a Power Four program for the first time since the Dolphins beat Florida in 2010. Mylyjael Poteat made a layup to tie it at 44-all, but McCray made a jumper in the lane...

The Dolphins likely need to win five of their remaining seven games to earn a playoff berth, and most have the Patriots game penciled in as a victory.

It's the first meeting of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against Patriots rookie Drake Maye on Sunday, in what could be a matchup seen for years to come in the AFC East.

Dolphins players tell me the guys who were demoted deserved their demotions, and the players that replaced them earned their increased playing time and revamped roles.

Miami's right guard had the elite Raiders pass rusher frustrated in Sunday's Dolphins win. Plus, a series of Wednesday injury updates, and Richmond Web is a Hall of Fame finalist.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa addressed facing New England Patriots signal caller Drake Maye for the first time.The post Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Facing Patriots’ Drake Maye appeared first on Heavy.com.

The Record's Art Stapleton reported on November 19 that former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tim Boyle signed with the New York Giants.The post Former Dolphins QB Tim Boyle Inks New Contract With NFC Team: Report appeared first on Heavy.com.

The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss whether GM Chris Grier returning next season is dependent on Miami making the postseason.

The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss Miami's best possible path to the postseason as the team comes off of back-to-back wins.

The Las Vegas Raiders are swapping veteran wide receivers on their practice squad following their Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins.The post Raiders Cut Ex-Chargers Speedster, Bring Back Vet WR appeared first on Heavy.com.

Through six losses in seven games early in the season, the Dolphins believed their current turnaround of back-to-back wins could occur to get the team back in the playoff mix.

Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department argued the Miami Dolphins should target 4-time second-team All-Pro safety Justin Simmons in NFL free agency next offseason.The post Dolphins Urged to Target Former 2nd-Team All-Pro Safety appeared first on Heavy.com.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers pumped his arms back and forth and wiggled his hips after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, seemingly echoing the signature dance moves of President-elect Donald Trump.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers appeared to celebrate with Trumps dance after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

The Dolphins are on a roll, and optimism is high. There's reason to think they're turning a corner.