5 reasons why New England Patriots fans should be excited for Week 2

There is no shortage of reasons for New England Patriots fans to be pumped for for Week 2.

Let’s start with the nature of the first New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins matchup of the season:

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This is a divisional game

That alone is reason enough to be ecstatic for this game. For the first time in the 2016 season, the Patriots will face off against a divisional rival.

Look, divisional games are worth their weight in gold. Not only does beating a divisional rival give a team distance in the standings, but it also helps with tiebreakers at the end of the season as the playoff picture becomes clearer.

Additionally, divisional games, especially in the AFC East, are heated affairs. Expect several post-whistle pushes and shoves between the Patriots and Dolphins on Sunday, as this is one of the more bitter rivalries in the NFL. The two teams know each other extremely well, and there isn’t much in the way of love lost between them.

So there you go; one of the reasons to be excited for Week 2 is simply the fact that this is the first divisional matchup of the season. Furthermore, throughout the game, the Patriots will be looking for…

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