4 major X-Factors to watch from the Dolphins vs. Patriots matchup in Week 1

Grant Afseth

September 9, 2020

N’Keal Harry

A lot of confidence was displayed by Bill Belichick in N’Keal Harry when the Patriots used a first-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft to draft him. After an injury-riddled rookie campaign, Harry will need to showcase his potential in 2020.

There was added importance placed on Harry’s ability to contribute to the Patriots’ offense when the team moved on from veteran wideout Mohamed Sanu. New England traded a second-round selection midway through last season to acquire Sanu but the trade proved to be a bust.

When Byron Jones faced the Patriots in 2019 as a member of the Cowboys, his primary matchup was Julian Edelman. Considering how he is still New England’s top receiving threat, this likely will be the matchup the Dolphins choose to go with.

The Patriots will need Harry to be able step up and make an impact in his role against the Dolphins. Managing to do so would put the offense in a better position to be able to have an effective all-around display en route to a victory.

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