FINAL β’ Week 18
January 4, 2026 β’ Gillette Stadium
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Miami Dolphins takes on New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Miami Dolphins
Visiting Side
New England Patriots
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Miami Dolphins
VS
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New England Patriots
Projected Score
MIA 20
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NEW 29
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Miami Dolphins defense.
- New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.
- New England Patriots passing game has a favorable matchup.
- New England Patriots rushing attack has the advantage.
Miami Dolphins
STAT
New England Patriots
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New England Patriots plays on familiar turf at Gillette Stadium.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Miami Dolphins Could Win
Miami Dolphins will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why New England Patriots Could Win
New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Miami Dolphins defense.
Deciding Factor
New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Gillette Stadium
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Miami Dolphins Leaders
Quinn Ewers
Passing Ldr β’ QB
De'Von Achane
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tutu Atwell
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
New England Patriots Leaders
Tommy DeVito
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Hassan Haskins
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kayshon Boutte
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Miami Dolphins (43.5%)
New England Patriots (56.5%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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