Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots come into their Week 5 meeting with disappointing 1-3 records to start the season.
The Dolphins began their season with ambition of a division title and they hoped to finally find some success in the playoffs. Instead, they find themselves fighting to get to 2-3 with their bye week coming up in Week 6.
The story for the Dolphins has been, and continues to be injuries on both sides of the football. New England also has numerous injuries they are working through to be ready for this contest. Nevertheless, both teams are in desperate need of a victory if they want any hope of salvaging their respective seasons.
Before these long-time division rivals square off Sunday, here are five of the biggest pregame storylines for Dolphins vs. Patriots in Week 5: