Steven Jackson

Bill Belichick has talked all week about building off of what Steven Jackson was able to do last week, adding more plays and reps. 

Last week, Jackson's first game as a Patriot, he had 7 carries for 15 yards. 

After a full week of practice, let's see what his numbers look like this week. 

Keshawn Martin

In last week's loss to the Jets, receiver Keshawn Martin was an important part to the Patriots offense. 

Martin was targeted 11 times and pulled in 7 catches for 68 yards. 

With the Patriots offense once again missing numerous weapons (Edelman already ruled out), lets see if Brady goes back to him again this week. 

Chandler Jones is OUT

After not practicing on Friday, Chandler Jones has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a toe injury that he has been playing through over the last few weeks. 

This means responsibility to pressure Tannehill will fall on Jabaal Sheard, Alan Branch, Rob Ninkovich (listed as questionable), Alan Branch and others. 

In the last meeting, the Patriot sacked Tannehill 5 times, 2 of which belonged to Jones. 

O- Line

Time for the weekly game, or almost weekly game, of who is going to protect Tom Brady this week? 

Sebastian Vollmer is expected back for the playoffs but has been ruled out for this game.

Meanwhile, Waddle is listed as questionable and so is Josh Kline, as of Friday, January 1. 

Brady has been sacked 36 times so far this season. 

Don't Give Miami Life

The Miami Dolphins are 2-7 in their last 9 games and are coming off an 18-12 loss to the Colts. 

The Dolphins have nothing to play for and according to reports, the atmosphere around the team is "last day of school" like. 

Would be nice to see the Patriots jump out to an early lead, build it up then sit guys in the fourth quarter in this game. 

As opposed to not playing well and giving the Dolphins reason to try.