The Miami Dolphins will be taking on the New England Patriots on Sunday in a huge AFC East showdown. This could potentially be a season-altering match up for the two teams and both will know how important it is to come out on top today.

Today's big game will start at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the CBS network. Alternatively there will be a live stream link available for NFL fans to watch online – free with a Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket subscription – via the link below.

The Patriots are 5-2 and top the division, but they still have really to have hit top gear this year so far. They have managed to keep winning, many times in games where they have not really deserved it. But it now seems it is time to deliver and that their luck is running out – they have lost two of their last three games.

The Dolphins meanwhile are 3-3 and have lost three consecutive games, and they need to turn things around quickly. They looked so good in September, but a good win today against one of the best teams in the NFL would restore a lot of confidence and get them back on track this season.

The Dolphins vs the Patriots can be watched online through live stream by clicking here.