5 Bold Predictions for Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots in NFL Week 17

The Miami Dolphins are set to host the New England Patriots in NFL Week 17 action. What five bold predictions can be made for the game and what should fans be on the lookout for throughout the game?

1. Ryan Tannehill Continues Struggling and Leaves Future in Doubt

Perhaps the biggest disappointment of the season has been the lack of improvement from Dolphins' quarterback Ryan Tannehill. He has yet to prove that he can be a franchise caliber quarterback and this could be his last chance. Miami has to make the decision to move away from him at some point and it could be following this season as he will continue struggling this week.

2. Tom Brady Shreds the Miami Secondary for 300 Yards, Four Touchdowns

There is no way to deny that Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He will show his dominance once again this week against the Dolphins and will throw for at least 300 yards and four touchdowns throughout the game. Miami's defense is not very good and Brady will take full advantage of their weaknesses.

3. Lamar Miller Totals 125 Yards, Two Touchdowns

Miami has been pleasantly surprised with the play of running back Lamar Miller. He came into the year needing to prove that he could be a No. 1 running back or perhaps lose his job. Miller has more than answered that question and he will put up at least 125 total yards and two touchdowns this week against the Patriots.

4. Rob Gronkowski Plays Like a Superstar

Maybe this can't be called a "bold" prediction, but the Patriots are going to receive a huge game from tight end Rob Gronkowski. He will look like an absolute superstar against a Dolphins' defense that has no one who can defend him. New England is short on receivers, which will mean that they will look to Gronkowski even more than they normally would.

5. New England Absolutely Destroys the Dolphins to End the Regular Season

Tom Brady and the Patriots are going to destroy the Dolphins this week and will finish the regular season on a high note. New England is by far the better team, as can be seen from watching the game footage of the Dolphins last week against the Indianapolis Colts. It likely won't be much of a game and it will be a nice warm-up game for the playoffs.

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