Miami Dolphins
Jarvis Landry/ Rishard Matthews (Wide Receivers): Landry is coming off of his best game all season long. This week he plays a Patriots team that is has given up the 7th most fantasy points the NFL to wide receivers. Landry is averaging double digit targets and is looking like a matchup proof WR 1. Matthews has four touchdowns in six games which makes him an extremely intriguing WR2 option, he doesn't see nearly as many targets as Landry but has more 100 yard games than he does.
Lamar Miller (Running Back): New England generally allows around 100 yards on the ground to opposing running backs and they generally give up the 6th fewest fantasy points to running backs. This Dolphins team however is surging and is looking like the deadliest opponent New England has faced in some time. Coming off back to back 100 yard games, you have to start Miller.
Ryan Tannehill (Quarterback): New England has given up the 4th most points to quarterbacks in the NFL and have allowed 11 touchdown passes so far this season. Tannehill has thrown at least 2 touchdowns in 5 straight games so he is a viable lock to get a few in this game. The matchup with the Patriots is always scary but this contest could end up being a shootout.
New England Patriots
Rob Gronkowski (Tight End): The Dolphins defense has given up the 10th fewest points to tight ends all season long however they have allowed 11 passing touchdowns through the air. I would not be surprised to see Gronk as Brady's X factor in this divisional clash.
Tom Brady (Quarterback): Regardless of the matchup, a quality start. Brady is on pace for a monster season.
Brandon LaFell/Julian Edelman/Danny Amendola (Wide Receivers): LaFell was plagued by drops all day long against the Jets. The Patriots and Tom Brady say they are still confident however they are facing a red hot Dolphins team that will not allow them to get into rhythm. LaFell should be the lowest rated WR out of the three. The Dolphins have given up the 13th most fantasy points to wide receivers and this bodes well for Amendola and Edelman. Edelman is coming off of his worst performance all year so expect him to bounce back against the Dolphins. Amendola has seen a lot of targets in the last 2 games however it is unknown what type of lasting impact he will have, if Edelman is not 100 percent Amendola's role will increase.
Dion Lewis/LeGarrette Blount (Running Backs): Lewis is currently suffering from an abdominal injury and will face a pretty stiff Dolphin's pass rush. He may not play at all but whatever the case may be expect a down week from Lewis. Blount will likely be utilized at the goal line so he is useful as a low tier RB2.
