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AFC East Bold Predictions Week 18
January 3, 2026 By  Predictions

NFL Week 18 Bold Predictions: AFC East

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins will lay an egg in New England

AFC East Bold Predictions Week 18
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The Miami Dolphins are looking to finish their season strong, but will have to head to frigid New England to finish their year. Heading into the game at 7-9, the Dolphins don’t have much to play for as the Patriots still have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the AFC East. We’re predicting the Dolphins to leave their A-game in Miami and lose 27-13. After Week 18 they can head home and ponder the rumors that have them targeting a former NFL MVP in an offseason trade.

Quinn Ewers will struggle against the Patriots

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Quinn Ewers has looked decent for the Miami Dolphins as he’s stepped in for the benched Tua Tagovailoa, but the seventh-round pick also hasn’t been great either. He’ll have to play his first game in the frigid cold of New England this weekend, and we’re predicting him to throw for less than 200 yards with at least one interception on the day.

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