The Patriots are preparing to take on the Dolphins on Sunday. In last week’s season opener, they beat the Cardinals, even without suspended quarterback Tom Brady. Also missing, tight end Rob Gronkowski — another critical part of the Patriot’s offense. Filling in at quarterback is 24-year-old Jimmy Garoppolo.
Click the audio player above to hear New England Public Radio’s Susan Kaplan interview Boston Globe sports reporter Jim McBride, starting with the key to last week’s 23 to 21 victory.