Marc Sessler shines the Hot or Not spotlight on a Dolphins team mirroring a certain New England outfit -- and examines a problem that has long dogged Denver. 

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why Bill Belichick deserves substantial blame for the Patriots' decline. Plus, an answer for the question on many minds: How did talent evaluators miss on DK Metcalf?

For the second straight week, an intrastate matchup takes centerstage, as the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) host the Miami Dolphins (0-2) at TIAA Bank Field, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday Night Football, exclusively on the NFL Network.

Fresh off the second Sunday of the NFL's 2020 season, Adam Schein spotlights developments he loved (SEE: Josh Allen silencing critics), liked (Arizona hitting 2-0) and loathed (another Falcons face-plant).

Players on the Miami Dolphins announced in a video Thursday that they will remain in the team's locker room for the playing of the national anthem this Sunday ahead of their regular-season opener against the New England Patriots.

A trio of Chiefs defensive players -- and one Texans running back -- sustained injuries in the season opener on Thursday night. Also, Bears running back David Montgomery (hamstring) told reporters he's a step closer to finally feeling healthy ahead of their season opener.

Although Miami finished with just a 5-11 record last season, Brian Flores' stripped-down Dolphins played some inspired football, especially down the stretch. What's in store for the Fins in 2020? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise.

Chris Wesseling highlights the top individual-level matchups on the 2020 NFL schedule -- including the fireworks-producing DeAndre Hopkins-Jalen Ramsey rivalry being ported to the NFC West.

Judy Battista talks to Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores about trying to get his team to turn a corner -- all while working around the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Dolphins announced number assignments for their new rookies and veterans. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will wear No. 1. The No. 13 he wore at Alabama has been retired by Miami in honor of Dan Marino.

Lance Zierlein projects which teams will be receiving compensatory picks for the 2021 NFL Draft. Will the Dallas Cowboys' offseason transactions lead to extra choices for Jerry Jones' team?

Mark Dulgerian breaks down every selection in Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2020 NFL Draft, providing analysis for predictable picks to unexpected trades. Follow along as we update live!

CB Trevon Diggs, the younger brother of wide receiver standout Stefon Diggs, fills a mammoth hole in the Big D defense with Byron Jones' departure to the Dolphins.

With just hours to go before the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off, Peter Schrager makes one final set of predictions on how Round 1 will play out. Could we see five trades and a steep slide for Tua Tagovailoa?

Will Tom Brady's Bucs upend the NFC? Are Drew Brees' Saints sitting comfortably above the fray? Can Kyler Murray's Cards make some noise? Marc Sessler assesses the pecking order in this loaded conference.

In his latest mock draft, Peter Schrager has a curveball at the receiver position, with Henry Ruggs III coming off the board before Alabama teammate Jerry Jeudy. Plus, a number of new names crash the back half of Round 1.

Did the Eagles finally fix a longtime Achilles' heel? How will the Cowboys replace a massive loss in the secondary? And what's next for the rebuilding Giants and Redskins? Gennaro Filice explores the state of each NFC East team heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

What would a great start to the 2020 NFL Draft look like for all 32 teams? Chad Reuter and Lance Zierlein have the answers, as they reveal the ideal top two selections for each club.

Yes, the AFC West is home to the defending NFL champion Chiefs -- but John Elway's Broncos and Jon Gruden's Raiders have been making moves. Adam Maya scopes out a division on the upswing.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

The New England Patriots have reigned over the AFC East for two decades, but with Tom Brady gone, are we about to witness a changing of the guard. Jeremy Bergman explores where each team in this division stands heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins have three first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Peter Schrager thinks they'll use all of them to completely make over the offense. See how Round 1 plays out in Schrager's first mock draft of the year.

Could the Tom Brady-less Patriots take a QB in Round 1? Cynthia Frelund's analytics-based mock is based solely on a contextual, data-driven model that aims to do one thing: maximize each team's potential to win as many games as possible in 2020.

What are the best NFL rivalries for the 2020 NFL season? (Not historically speaking, but RIGHT NOW.) Adam Rank counts down the top 10 showdowns on his list.

Ten days after being locked down with the franchise tag, quarterback Dak Prescott and his camp are re-opening long-term contract talks with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Dolphins pitched their first shutout since 2014. Take a looks at the defense's best plays from their 24-0 Week 6 win against the New York Jets.

Watch the highlights of the Week 6 matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.

Watch some of the top free-agent and trade acquisitions of the 2020 offseason in training camp with their new teams.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks ranks his Top 5 cornerback tandems in the NFL.

Watch the best plays by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones from the 2019 NFL season.

NFL Network's Terrell Davis explains why the Dallas Cowboys should focus on getting deals done with Dak Prescott and Byron Jones, not Amari Cooper.

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal identifies four underrated players set to be free agents this offseason.

Watch highlights from the Week 13 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Dallas Cowboys.

Watch Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones' best plays in the 2018 season.