The Miami Dolphins already were going to face a tough challenge in trying to upset the New England Patriots in their season finale at Gillette Stadium on Sunday

The New England Patriots’ season is far from over, but they will close the book on its first chapter on Sunday. Hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will play its final regular season game of the year — one that could end up having major playoff implications.

The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.

It's the end of the line for the 2025 Miami Dolphins. After a disappointing gut punch of a season in 2024, in which Miami regressed from 11 wins the year before to just eight wins, the follow through has produced no better result.

Tua Tagovailoa, Jason Sanders and Anthony Weaver are among the other Miami Dolphins topics we tackle. Part 1 of a supersized Week 18 Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag: What are the pros and cons to a win on Sunday?

Quick-hitting preview of the Miami Dolphins’ season finale against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.