MIAMI – The NFL released its 2017 schedule Thursday night and the Miami Dolphins learned they will be kicking off the second season under head coach Adam Gase at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The schedule also gives the 'Fins a total of four primetime games, including three in a row weeks 8-10, which is a first in franchise history.
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The 2017 season will also feature two meetings with the defending champion New England Patriots and Tom Brady that will take place in a span of just three weeks, with the divisional clashes occurring in week 12 and week 14.
The 'Fins will play the second-to-last game of the season in Kansas City on Christmas Eve. Miami's season finale will come at home on New Year's Eve against the Bills.
2017 Dolphins Preseason Schedule:
8/10 vs. Falcons 7 p.m.
8/17 vs. Ravens 7 p.m.
8/24 at Eagles 7 p.m.
8/31 at Vikings 8 p.m.
2017 Dolphins Regular Season Schedule:
9/10 vs. Buccaneers 1 p.m.
9/17 at L.A. Chargers 4 p.m.
9/24 at Jets 1 p.m.
10/1 vs. Saints (Wembley Stadium, London) 9:30 a.m.
10/8 vs. Titans 1 p.m.
10/15 at Falcons 1 p.m.
10/22 vs. Jets 1 p.m.
10/26 at Ravens 8:25 p.m.
11/5 vs. Raiders 8:30 p.m.
11/13 at Panthers 8:30 p.m.
11/19 Bye week
11/26 at Patriots 1 p.m.
12/3 vs. Broncos 1 p.m.
12/11 vs. Patriots 8:30 p.m.
12/17 at Bills 1 p.m.
12/24 at Chiefs 1 p.m.
12/31 vs. Bills 1 p.m.