Remember the surprise debut of the Wildcat offense? That’s how long it’s been since the Miami Dolphins last won a game at Gillette Stadium.

The Dolphins will travel to face the New England Patriots Sunday in what annually has been an ugly defeat for Miami. The Dolphins have lost seven straight games at Gillette Stadium by an average margin of 19.8 points.

Miami’s last win in Foxborough, Massachusetts, was on Sept. 21, 2008 by a score of 38-13 when former head coach Tony Sparano and former running back Ronnie Brown sparked an NFL trend with the Wildcat offense. A lot in the world has changed since then. Yet the Dolphins’ losing ways at Gillette Stadium remained the same.

Creamed At Gillette The New England Patriots have been dominant against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium since 2009 by a combined score of 224-85. Year Result 2015 Patriots 36, Dolphins 7 2014 Patriots 41, Dolphins 13 2013 Patriots 27, Dolphins 17 2012 Patriots 28, Dolphins 0 2011 Patriots 27, Dolphins 24 2010 Patriots 38, Dolphins 7 2009 Patriots 27, Dolphins 17

With future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension for Deflategate and Jimmy Garoppolo making just his second career start, this is the best chance in years for Miami to steal a road victory.

Brady consistently shredded to Miami’s defense at Gillette Stadium and led New England’s offense to an average of 32 points per game at home against the Dolphins since 2009. The Patriots likely will score fewer points with Garoppolo under center, which will make for a closer game.

Miami’s defense played very well last week in limiting Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to 258 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception and a 77.5 passer rating. Most of the Dolphins’ success against Wilson came getting pressure with four defensive linemen and dropping seven players into coverage. Expect Garoppolo to see many of the same looks.

The Dolphins are about a touchdown underdog Sunday coming off a tough, 12-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, when Miami gave up the game-winning touchdown with 31 seconds remaining. Dolphins coach Adam Gase is confident his team will be ready for its biggest division rival.

“I don’t think this one’s going to be hard for us to get up for,” Gase said. “We’ll be all right.”

If the Dolphins can finally topple the Patriots on the road and have a chance later for the season sweep, this appears to be the year to do it.