Game facts: Patriots at Dolphins

Playoff scenario:  If the Dolphins beat the Patriots and the Chiefs lose to the Chargers, then the Dolphins move up to the No. 5 spot in the AFC.

Next Gen Stat: Jay Ajayi leads the NFL with 6.5 yards per carry on 43 non-red-zone attempts against a stacked box (8+ defenders in the box).

Slot machine:  Jarvis Landy leads the league in receiving yards from the slot (799) and is tied for 2nd in receptions (58), per Next Gen Stats.

Achilles heel: The Dolphins defense allows 4.9 yards per carry this season (T-worst in NFL with 49ers).