... to the Patriots the past few weeks. Two games against certifiable NFL have-nots and a bye week were the greatest gift possible to a team that was struggling to find its way.

Now, the Patriots must face a team that, while not in the top strata of the suddenly-polarized NFL, isn't exactly a pushover.

The Dolphins are a team that has been known to give the Patriots problems. Its linebackers, particularly Joey Porter and Jason Taylor, have long been a thorn in Brady's side, regardless of how their teams as a whole perform.

With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the keys to a Patriots victory.

Make their passing game beat you. Chad Henne may be playing Chad Pennington's old role well, but the pass...

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