NFL 'SNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Patriots vs. Dolphins

The Patriots outgained the Philadelphia Eagles, 382-251, in Week 1, but a few sloppy turnovers early put them in a 16-0 hole they couldn't climb out of. Bill Belichick's defense held the Eagles to just 170 passing yards and 3.8 yards per carry, which was an encouraging start for what should be one of the best units in the AFC this year. 

An electrifying offense will butt heads with a stout defense in Week 2, and we know exactly how to attack the matchup.

'Sunday Night Football' best bets

First half under 23.5 (-120 FanDuel)

It might seem scary to click submit on a Dolphins under after watching their offense last week, but stick with us here. 

Belichick won't be punked by Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill like Brandon Staley's staff was in Week 1. New England's defense has held Miami to 22 points or less in six of their last eight meetings. Over that span, these two teams have combined to average 15.5 points in the first half, and seven of the last eight first half totals between the Dolphins and Pats have gone under 23.5.

Expect the Patriots to come out with a run-first approach to keep Tagovailoa off the field, and there will be an emphasis on keeping these speedy receivers in front of them on defense. 

Tyreek Hill under 84.5 receiving yards (-115 DraftKings)

Another Dolphins under? And on the most dynamic weapon in the NFL? Sign us up!

Hill was unstoppable against the Chargers, finishing with 215 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches. That performance hiked up his receiving prop to 84.5 this week, and we're grabbing the under at an inflated price.

In two games against the Patriots last season, Hill averaged only 6.0 catches and 74.5 receiving yards per game. Belichick is the best in the business at taking away a team's favorite weapon, and he knows the Pats don't stand a chance unless Hill is kept in check.