Peppers has already been ruled out for the game with a shoulder injury, while Kyle Dugger is listed as questionable on the injury report with an ankle injury. The possibility of both being out could open up opportunities for Dolphins backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to attack downfield with wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Early down run stops for Miami could create takeaway opportunities. The Patriots won their Week 1 game with 170 rushing yards and took Seattle to overtime in Week 2 with 185 yards on the ground. The two games since – just 78 and 73 rushing yards in two losses by a cumulative score of 54-16.

Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots are riding three-game losing streaks heading into Sunday's matchup.