The New England Patriots hammered the Miami Dolphins by a score of 43-0 on Sunday afternoon to improve to 2-0 on the season, a result that surprised absolutely no one.

Let's be brutally honest: the Dolphins stink, and it would have been shocking if the Patriots didn't pound them into oblivion.

Still, a win is a win, and it gets New England that much closer to notching home-field advantage in the playoffs once again (and remember: the Pats play these guys again later in the season).

So, here are the three biggest takeaways from the Patriots' Week 2 victory:

3. Sony Michel is the Clear No. 1 Back

During the offseason, there were some questions as to whether or not Sony Michel would be the Pats' every-down running back, especially after the Patriots drafted Damien Harris.

Well, after two weeks, it seems pretty clear that Michel is the No. 1 guy.

After leading New England with 15 carries in Week 1, Michel toted the ball 21 times on Sunday, registering 85 yards and a touchdown, a welcome performance after logging a measly 14 yards in the season opener.

The point is that Michel was obviously never in any real danger of losing touches or having his job usurped, as Harris has yet to log a single rushing attempt, and James White and Rex Burkhead are obviously the backups.

2. Tom Brady is Still Tom Brady

So, about that cliff…

After completing 24 of his 36 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, Brady went 20-for-28 with 264 yards and a couple of scores against the Dolphins.

It's not necessarily a performance to brag about, as Miami's defense is in shambles, but it still demonstrates that the 42-year-old has plenty left in the tank and is not ready to give up his title as the best player in the world.

Brady looks as spry as ever, as the quick release is still there and the precision and accuracy we have come to know him for has not yet left him.

Those expecting Brady to experience a sharp decline this season are probably going to be disappointed.

1. That Didn't Take Antonio Brown Long

Generally, NFL players need to take time to learn the system and playbook before really making an impact with their new team, but Antonio Brown looked just fine in his Patriots debut, catching four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Brown is one of the best wide receivers in the league, so he will produce wherever he goes, but the fact that he immediately stepped in and had an impressive performance in spite of barely even practicing with the team is incredible.

Of course, a lot of that credit goes to Brady and Bill Belichick for getting him ready, but Brown also deserves some of that praise for being ready and instantly accepting his role.

The outing wasn't all puppies and rainbows, as Brady and Brown did have a couple of miscommunications during the game, but that is to be expected.

But man…this offense is going to be something else once Brown really gets established.