FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - The Patriots have a tough game against the Miami Dolphins this week, the same team that cost the Patriots home-field advantage in last season’s playoffs.

After a big win to kick off the season, head coach Bill Belichick is reminding his team that they need to take their next opponent seriously.

“All you’ve got to do is turn on our game against last year. It’s sickening,” said Belichick. “Bad coaching, bad playing, just bad, period.”

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo said he got countless congratulary text messages after his strong start against Arizona. The ones from his family were especially special and Garoppolo said messages from his older brothers critiquing his playing keep him grounded.

The Patriots agreed that they will get a big boost from playing at home in front of their fans.

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