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Bold predictions. Key stats to know. Matchups to watch. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for the first six playoff games. How can all 12 teams win this weekend and move on to the divisional round? We outlined keys to victory in each wild-card matchup. And which underdogs could go on a run? Our experts weigh in. Breaking news from Schefter pertaining to head coaching.

Which playoff quarterback would you want on your team? Seth Walder ranks them and spills their strengths and weaknesses. Will we see Tom Brady in another Super Bowl? Could the Chiefs run through the AFC again? New England is now a lock for the playoffs and is awaiting the wild card opponent. The Dolphins, who were riding a seven-game winning streak, got crushed by the Tennessee Titans last week, Miami is now out of playoff contention, but they always give the Patriots a difficult matchup at the end of the season in the warm weather.

FuboTV try it free. A pair of Brandon Bolden carries set up a 3rd-and-5 from inside the Miami yard line. New England abandoned the run from there and Christian Wilkins was able to fight through and bring down Jones for a sack. Nick Folk came on and connected from yards out. Another Jake Bailey touchback set the Dolphins up at their own yard line but they quickly moved past midfield with a yard run by Duke Johnson.

They continued to run it with Phillip Lindsay picking up a first down on a pair of carries. The Dolphins picked up a third straight first down on the ground officially moving them into the extended red area. On 3rd-and-7 from the New England yard line, Miami took a shot into the end zone where Jalen Mills was called for pass interference in the end zone setting them up at the one yard line.

Duke Johnson punched it in on the next play to extend the Miami lead to Down by 14 points and running out of time, the Patriots quickly faced a third down following a dropped pass by Kendrick Bourne.

On 3rd-and-4, Jones hit his favorite third down target in Jakobi Meyers. Meyers laid out to make a tremendous catch and pick up 28 yards. Two plays later, Brandon Bolden picked up 19 yards of his own to push down to the Miami That is when the Patriots had their second costly turnover as Mac Jones fumbled the snap and it was recovered by Dolphins rookie Jaelan Phillips. Miami football. The Dolphins following drive seemed to be based around killing clock.

They ran the ball three straight times and came about an inch away from picking up a first down, but came up short and ultimately decided to punt. The Patriots decided they wanted to play more defense and covered up the center on the punt, gifting Miami five yards and a first down. Miami continued to run the ball, with Tagovailoa picking up 23 yards on a 3rd-and-6 from his own side of the field. New England forced another 3rd-and-6 at their own yard line where they were able to make a stand and force a field goal attempt.

Sanders nailed his attempt from yards out. Back out came the Patriots, down three scores with less than left. The first play from scrimmage was a pass to Hunter Henry for a gain of six, then he hit Henry again on a deep corner route for a gain of They picked up a pair of first downs on runs by Brandon Bolden and Damien Harris before being faced with 3rd-and where Bolden took a swing pass to the house for an yard touchdown.

Brandon Bolden scores again. Patriots fighting to stay alive in the AFC East race. New England kicked it short to force a Miami return that was taken to the Dolphins yard line. That is where Tagovailoa and the Dolphins started wiring in a potentially game sealing drive. Meyers is one of 13 players listed as questionable for the contest by the Patriots , but we'd be surprised if he wasn't available for the team's playoff opener.

To be sure, his status should be verified ahead of Saturday night's p. ET kickoff, but the wideout was on the field for 52 of a possible 62 snaps on offense in Week 18 en route to catching four of his eight targets for 70 yards in a loss to the Dolphins.

With no reported setbacks, we suspect that his listed practice limitations this week were maintenance-related. Dugger hand was still limited Thursday at the Patriots ' practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against Buffalo. The safety remained a limited participant all week at practice as he continues to work through a hand issue.

Due to his consistent activity, Dugger will likely be available for Saturday's matchup with the Bills. Collins ankle was a limited participant at Thursday's practice. The linebacker popped up on the Patriots ' injury report Wednesday with an ankle issue, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday. Collins will now enter the Patriots' wild-card game against the Bills with a questionable designation and if he can't play, Josh Uche would likely step into a larger role.

Harris hamstring is listed as questionable for Saturday night's playoff game against the Bills after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots list 13 players as questionable for the contest, but of that group we suspect that Harris is among those who are closer to the 'probable' designation once utilized on NFL injury reports. To be safe, those considering Harris in fantasy lineups this weekend are advised to confirm his status ahead of Saturday's p.

ET kickoff, but assuming he's active he'll be in line to head the team's rushing attack versus Buffalo, with Rhamondre Stevenson on hand to see a portion of the team's early down work and Brandon Bolden available as a change-of-pace option. Folk knee was a limited participant at Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against Buffalo. The kicker once again entered the week with a knee issue, something that he has dealt with since September.

Folk has yet to miss a contest while dealing with the problem, so he is expected to be ready to go Saturday for the Patriots ' wild-card game against the Bills.