There were a couple of semi-surprises on the Miami Dolphins inactive list for their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

And this is where logic tells us that the rainy conditions in South Florida might have played a role.

Where this applies more than anywhere else would be at wide receiver where veteran Jalen Tolbert is active for the first time this season when the Dolphins have their full complement of players available at the position.

Instead, it will be newcomer Jared Wayne who will be inactive despite the fact he can contribute more on special teams than Tolbert.

As expected, the two newcomers from this week — guard Christian Haynes and edge defender Jamree Kromah — are inactive, and late-August waiver wire pick-up Chukwuebuka Godrick will be active for the first time this season.

But Godrick clearly will be the eighth offensive lineman and won't be used barring an emergency.

On that offensive line, Jarrett Kingston will start at left guard with Kadyn Proctor inactive because of his…