Everyone’s playing against Patriots.

The thought of resting players is out of the question for Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase. It goes against his mentality.

So even though the Dolphins (10-5) have already clinched a playoff berth heading into their regular-season finale against the New England Patriots (13-2) today at Hard Rock Stadium, everybody able to play will play.

“I’ve never been a part of resting players in my career,” said Gase, the former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator. “Thirteen-3 two years in Denver, and 12-4, I never rested anybody. Peyton [Manning] was playing the last game of the year, every year.”

Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, perhaps the most candid member of the coaching staff, was more succinct.

“If you’re a player and you’re healthy, you’re going to play this game,” he said. “We’re playing to win.” That’s the mindset of the Dolphins, they play to win every game, all the time, no matter what their body tells them.

“We all feel beat, like you’ve been hit by a truck, and a car and a train,” Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake said.

“You’ve just got to go out on Sundays and strap it up and make sure you do the best you can. That’s just the way it is.”

Plus, there’s potentially a lot to gain with a victory.

The Dolphins could have their first 11-win season since 2008, and extend their threegame home winning streak over the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady to four games.

There’s also playoff positioning.

The Dolphins, who secured their first playoff berth since 2008 last week, are the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs, which means heading to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers, a seasoned team led by a likely Hall of Fame quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger, in a firstround playoff game.

But the Dolphins could move up to the No. 5 seed, which would mean traveling to Houston to face the Texans, a somewhat lessseasoned team led by unproven quarterback Tom Savage.

If Miami defeats New England and San Diego defeats Kansas City, the Dolphins move up to No. 5. If Miami defeats New England and Kansas City defeats San Diego, the Dolphins remain at No. 6.

But playoff positioning isn’t why Gase and his coaches are motivated to take this finale seriously.

What really motivates Gase is the challenge of winning another game.

But Gase isn’t ignoring his players’ health.

He was careful during training camp and early in the season with players such as Wake and running back Arian Foster, who both suffered Achilles injuries last season, and wide receiver Clyde Christensen DeVante Parker (hamstring). They took minimal snaps and rested frequently.

But this is a regular-season game against New England, so no one rests despite the injury risk.

“I think the risks of it are football,” Joseph said of injuries. “Every game is a risk.

“But again, there’s a bigger picture for us here, more than one week. It’s moving forward with this football team versus a division opponent who’s dominated this division over the years, so it’s a big-picture issue for us.”

“It’s just like Game 1,” offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said. “It’s just a one-game season like every other game has been; a nameless, faceless opponent, let’s go just try to win one football game.”

The Dolphins have numerous players who could stand a one-week rest before the playoffs.

Running back Jay Ajayi, who has banged his way to 1,213 physical rushing yards, is nursing a shoulder injury.

Middle linebacker Kiko Alonso has a broken right thumb and is coming off a right hamstring injury.

Left tackle Branden Albert has been banged up all season, missing four games.

The concept of avoiding competition doesn’t register with Gase or his top assistants, and that seems to have spread to the players.

Although many would probably appreciate the rest, no one is voicing that sentiment.

“It’s our next game,” right guard Jermon Bushrod said. “If you’re good enough to go, you go.”