That hype train that carried the Dolphins into Foxborough Thursday night crashed and burned harder than Ja Rule’s rap career.

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Miami was undressed by the Patriots on a national stage. Tom Brady finished 26-of-38 for 356 yards and four TDs en route to a 36-7 victory. Ryan Tannehill -- who continues to struggle against divisional opponents -- could only muster two interceptions and a 9.7 QBR.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, the Dolphins were delivered a decisive blow on Friday.

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The team’s best pass rusher is done for the season.

This is what we in the sports world call a “reality check.” And unlike a cast of South Park characters, there’s no killing off this reality.

At 3-4, the Dolphins now sit in the cellar of the AFC East.

Battles with the Bills, Eagles, Giants, Chargers, Colts and Patriots still await them. Four loses during that stretch -- plausible considering the level of competition -- will see Miami, at best, claim its third consecutive 8-8 season.

Though interim coach Dan Campbell succeeded in briefly revitalizing the Dolphins, this is the reality that awaits him.

His motivational tactics were suited for a South Park elementary school, not an actual football field.

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