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Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) It wasn’t last season’s “Miami Miracle” loss. But the Patriots' latest setback could wind up affecting their prospects of repeating as Super Bowl champions.
The Dolphins dropped New England into the wild-card playoff round when Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Gesicki with 24 seconds remaining for a stunning 27-24 victory Sunday.
New England (12-4) will have to play in the opening weekend of the postseason for the first time since 2009. The Patriots never have made the Super Bowl while playing in the wild-card round.
They will face Tennessee (9-7), which earned the final AFC wild card with a win at Houston.
“We didn’t play the way we were capable of playing and it ended up costing us," quarterback Tom Brady said. "Just too many bad mistakes.”
The Dolphins (5-11) scored on a wild series of laterals on the final play to win the second meeting between the teams last season, in Miami.
This time, it was Fitzpatrick’s turn to provide all the magic heavy underdog Miami needed to end its AFC rival's streak of nine straight first-round playoff byes.
After trailing throughout the game, Brady threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to James White to put New England in front 24-20 with 3:53 left. But Fitzpatrick, who finished 28 of 41 for 320 yards and a touchdown, was unflappable, leading Miami on a 13-play, 75-yard drive that included him recovering a fumbled snap, and completing a 24-yard pass to DeVante Parker.
“I know how difficult it is to beat them,” Fitzpatrick said. “I know how difficult it really is to beat them at home. I’m proud of what we did out there today.”
It also gave first-year Dolphins coach Brian Flores, who spent 15 seasons as New England assistant, a season split with former boss Bill Belichick. Miami finished the season 5-4 after an 0-7 start.
“It took all 60 minutes,” Flores said. “I'm proud of that group.”
For New England, it's a head-scratching conclusion to a regular season that has been replete with inconsistency.
The Patriots won their first eight games, then split the next eight, including the rarity of two losses at home.
New England's defense, which entered the week ranked No. 1 in the NFL, allowed the Dolphins to rack up 389 yards and go 5 of 12 on third down. The Patriots were allowing teams a league-low 23% on third down entering the day.
“Nobody feels sorry for the Patriots not getting a first-round bye in the playoffs," safety Devin McCourty said. "We gotta move forward and get ready to go or the end of our season will be next week if we don't turn the page and play good football way better than today.”
This is also the second straight season the Dolphins have denied the Patriots an unbeaten division record. Despite winning 11 straight AFC East titles, New England has only finished 6-0 in division play twice - in 2007 and 2012.
Miami (5-11) made New England play catch-up for most of the game and led 10-0 early and 20-17 in the fourth quarter.
Brady finished 16 of 29 for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He went over 4,000 yards for the 11th time in his career, tying him with Philip Rivers for fourth on the all-time list.
The Dolphins drove inside the Patriots 20 early in the fourth quarter, but settled for a 32-yard field goal by Jason Sanders to take a 20-17 lead with 8:29 remaining.
Brandon Bolden gave the Patriots good field position, taking the ensuing kickoff and returning it 38 yards to the New England 40. Rex Burkhead rushed 14 yards on the first play to get the Patriots across the 50.
Brady completed a short pass to Ben Watson, followed by a 20-yard strike to Mohamed Sanu. Three plays later, Brady connected with White for the go-ahead score.
But it wasn't enough.
The Dolphins made it clear from the outset that they weren't going to allow the Patriots to coast. Miami took a 10-0 lead in the second quarter when Eric Rowe stepped in front of Brady's pass to Julian Edelman and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown. It was Brady's first career pick-6 against the Dolphins.
It also marked the first time the Dolphins led the Patriots by double digits since Week 8 of the 2013 season. New England won that game 27-17.
Miami twice saw its leads evaporate on Sunday as well.
The Patriots got a 25-yard field goal from Nick Folk. They tied it by capping a five-play, 82-yard drive with a 4-yard run by Sony Michel just before the half. Michel's TD was set up by a 50-yard pass from Brady to Phillip Dorsett along the sideline, his first catch since Week 13.
Later, trailing 17-10 in the third, the Patriots went deep in the playbook when Brady connected with linebacker and part-time fullback Elandon Roberts for a 38-yard touchdown.
NOTHING TO LOSE
With no postseason to look forward to, Miami pulled out plenty of trickery.
Facing a fourth-and-3 on the Patriots 45 on the opening drive, the Dolphins attempted a fake punt. But holder Matt Haack's pass to Deon Lacey was high and landed far out of bounds.
The tricks continued when receiver Isaiah Ford scrambled for a first down after an aborted pass attempt. The Dolphins drove to the Patriots 9 before the 12-play, 80-yard drive ended with a 27-yard field goal by Sanders that put Miami in front 3-0.
Miami used even more misdirection in the third quarter when receiver Albert Wilson tossed a 20-yard pass to running back Patrick Laird. Four plays later, Fitzpatrick ran it in from 2 yards to put Miami in front 17-10.
IRON MAN
Sunday’s start also marked Brady’s 16th season starting 16 games, tying Peyton Manning for second all time. Brett Favre holds the NFL record at 17 seasons of 16 starts.
INJURIES
Dolphins: Safety Walt Aikens left in the fourth quarter with an ankle issue.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: End of season.
Patriots: Will play on the opening weekend of the postseason for the first time since 2009.
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R. Fitzpatrick
14 QB 320 PaYds, PaTD, 15 RuYds, RuTD |
25
FPTS
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T. Brady
12 QB 221 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, INT |
18
FPTS
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 33:51 | 26:07 |
1st Downs | 26 | 18 |
Rushing | 5 | 8 |
Passing | 19 | 8 |
Penalty | 2 | 2 |
3rd Down Conv | 5-12 | 3-9 |
4th Down Conv | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 389 | 352 |
Total Plays | 68 | 57 |
Avg Gain | 5.7 | 6.2 |
Net Yards Rushing | 63 | 135 |
Rush Attempts | 22 | 27 |
Avg Rush Yards | 2.9 | 5.0 |
Net Yards Passing | 326 | 217 |
Comp. - Att. | 29-44 | 16-29 |
Yards Per Pass | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Penalties - Yards | 4-35 | 6-54 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
Other | 1 | 0 |
Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Fumbles - Lost | 2-0 | 1-1 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 1 |
Punts - Avg | 4-40.8 | 4-42.8 |
Return Yards | 60 | 45 |
Punts - Returns | 2-7 | 1-7 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 1-18 | 1-38 |
Int. - Returns | 1-35 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 2-4 -50% | 2-3 -67% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 2-2 -100% | 2-3 -67% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
R. Fitzpatrick
14 QB
25 FPTS
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R. Fitzpatrick | 28/41 | 320 | 1 | 0 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Wilson
15 WR
5 FPTS
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A. Wilson | 1/2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Haack
2 P
0 FPTS
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M. Haack | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
P. Laird
42 RB
6 FPTS
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P. Laird | 11 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Perine
29 RB
1 FPTS
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S. Perine | 5 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Fitzpatrick
14 QB
25 FPTS
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R. Fitzpatrick | 5 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. Ford
84 WR
6 FPTS
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I. Ford | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. Parker
11 WR
13 FPTS
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D. Parker | 11 | 8 | 137 | 0 | 28 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Wilson
15 WR
5 FPTS
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A. Wilson | 8 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 24 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. Ford
84 WR
6 FPTS
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I. Ford | 9 | 7 | 54 | 0 | 15 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. Laird
42 RB
6 FPTS
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P. Laird | 5 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 20 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Gesicki
88 TE
9 FPTS
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M. Gesicki | 7 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 14 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Smythe
81 TE
0 FPTS
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D. Smythe | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
A. Van Ginkel
43 OLB
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A. Van Ginkel | 7-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Baker
55 OLB
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J. Baker | 6-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Harris
97 LB
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T. Harris | 5-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Colbert
36 FS
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A. Colbert | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Rowe
21 CB
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E. Rowe | 4-1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Needham
40 DB
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N. Needham | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Brooks
30 DB
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N. Brooks | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Godchaux
56 DT
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D. Godchaux | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Munson
48 LB
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C. Munson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Hartage
41 DB
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M. Hartage | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Hayes
22 DB
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T. Hayes | 1-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Wilkins
94 DT
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C. Wilkins | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Jenkins
95 DT
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J. Jenkins | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. Aikens
35 DB
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W. Aikens | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. Sanders
7 K
9 FPTS
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J. Sanders | 2/2 | 32 | 3/3 | 9 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
M. Haack
2 P
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M. Haack | 4 | 42.5 | 2 | 55 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
T. Davis
89 WR
0 FPTS
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T. Davis | 1 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
T. Davis 89 WR
0 FPTS
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T. Davis | 2 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
T. Brady
12 QB
18 FPTS
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T. Brady | 16/29 | 221 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
S. Michel
26 RB
13 FPTS
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S. Michel | 18 | 74 | 1 | 9 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Burkhead
34 RB
4 FPTS
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R. Burkhead | 6 | 48 | 0 | 14 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Harry
15 WR
2 FPTS
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N. Harry | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. White
28 RB
7 FPTS
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J. White | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
P. Dorsett
13 WR
5 FPTS
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P. Dorsett | 4 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
E. Roberts
52 OLB
9 FPTS
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E. Roberts | 1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 38 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Sanu
14 WR
3 FPTS
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M. Sanu | 5 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 22 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. White
28 RB
7 FPTS
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J. White | 3 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 13 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. Harry
15 WR
2 FPTS
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N. Harry | 7 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Edelman
11 WR
2 FPTS
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J. Edelman | 7 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. Burkhead
34 RB
4 FPTS
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R. Burkhead | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Watson
84 TE
0 FPTS
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B. Watson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
S. Gilmore
24 CB
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S. Gilmore | 7-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Jackson
27 CB
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J. Jackson | 6-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Chung
23 SS
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P. Chung | 6-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Shelton
71 DT
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D. Shelton | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Jones
31 CB
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J. Jones | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Hightower
54 OLB
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D. Hightower | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. McCourty
32 FS
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D. McCourty | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Van Noy
53 MLB
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K. Van Noy | 3-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Collins
58 OLB
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J. Collins | 3-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Simon
55 DE
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J. Simon | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Wise
91 DE
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D. Wise | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Guy
93 DT
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L. Guy | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Butler
70 DT
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A. Butler | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Williams
33 CB
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J. Williams | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Harmon
21 SS
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D. Harmon | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Roberts
52 OLB
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E. Roberts | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Bentley
51 LB
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J. Bentley | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Winovich
50 DE
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C. Winovich | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
N. Folk
2 K
6 FPTS
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N. Folk | 1/1 | 25 | 3/3 | 6 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
J. Bailey
7 P
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J. Bailey | 4 | 44.5 | 3 | 57 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
B. Bolden
38 RB
0 FPTS
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B. Bolden | 1 | 38.0 | 38 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. Sanu 14 WR
3 FPTS
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M. Sanu | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | MIA 25 | 4:15 | 7 | 30 | Downs |
8:35 | MIA 11 | 6:57 | 12 | 80 | FG |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:11 | MIA 4 | 3:26 | 6 | 28 | Punt |
5:51 | MIA 25 | 1:29 | 4 | 19 | Punt |
2:05 | MIA 20 | 1:08 | 3 | 0 | Punt |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:04 | MIA 17 | 5:22 | 9 | 83 | TD |
4:26 | MIA 25 | 4:22 | 7 | 32 | Punt |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
11:52 | MIA 37 | 3:23 | 9 | 49 | FG |
3:53 | MIA 25 | 3:29 | 13 | 75 | TD |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
10:45 | NE 45 | 2:10 | 3 | 5 | Punt |
1:38 | NE 25 | 2:27 | 5 | 24 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
10:45 | NE 31 | 0:14 | 2 | 0 | INT |
10:31 | NE 25 | 4:40 | 12 | 68 | FG |
4:22 | NE 18 | 2:17 | 5 | 82 | TD |
0:57 | NE 25 | 0:57 | 2 | 5 | Half |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | NE 25 | 1:56 | 3 | 8 | Punt |
7:42 | NE 25 | 3:16 | 8 | 75 | TD |
0:04 | NE 10 | 3:12 | 5 | 18 | Punt |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:29 | NE 40 | 4:36 | 8 | 60 | TD |
0:24 | NE 25 | 0:24 | 5 | 12 | Fumble |
- Downs (7 plays, 30 yards, 4:15 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+12 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 25 (15:00 - 1st) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to P.Laird to MIA 37 for 12 yards (P.Chung). shovel pass |
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 37 (14:16 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to A.Wilson to MIA 44 for 7 yards (J.Jackson). |
+4 YD | 2 & 3 - MIA 44 (13:42 - 1st) P.Laird up the middle to MIA 48 for 4 yards (L.Guy D.Shelton). |
Sack | 1 & 10 - MIA 48 (13:02 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick sacked at MIA 40 for -8 yards (L.Guy). |
+6 YD | 2 & 18 - MIA 40 (12:21 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to M.Gesicki to MIA 46 for 6 yards (P.Chung). |
+9 YD | 3 & 12 - MIA 46 (11:37 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to I.Ford to NE 45 for 9 yards (J.Williams). |
No Gain | 4 & 3 - NE 45 (10:51 - 1st) M.Haack pass incomplete deep right to D.Lacey. |
- Punt (3 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 poss)
Result | Play |
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+4 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 45 (10:45 - 1st) NE 12-Brady 16th season starting 16 games ties P. Manning for 2nd all-time (Favre 17). S.Michel right guard to NE 49 for 4 yards (T.Harris). |
+4 YD | 2 & 6 - NE 49 (10:08 - 1st) T.Brady pass short left to N.Harry to MIA 47 for 4 yards (A.Van Ginkel). |
-3 YD | 3 & 2 - MIA 47 (9:22 - 1st) J.White left tackle to 50 for -3 yards (D.Godchaux). |
Punt | 4 & 5 - NE 50 (8:45 - 1st) J.Bailey punts 39 yards to MIA 11 Center-J.Cardona. T.Davis MUFFS catch recovered by MIA-T.Hayes at MIA 11. T.Hayes to MIA 11 for no gain (J.Bethel). |
- Field Goal (12 plays, 80 yards, 6:57 poss)
Result | Play |
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+1 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 11 (8:35 - 1st) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. P.Laird left guard to MIA 12 for 1 yard (D.Shelton D.Wise Jr.). |
+28 YD | 2 & 9 - MIA 12 (7:50 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to D.Parker to MIA 40 for 28 yards (S.Gilmore). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 40 (7:20 - 1st) P.Laird left guard to MIA 44 for 4 yards (D.Shelton). |
+11 YD | 2 & 6 - MIA 44 (6:43 - 1st) I.Ford scrambles left end to NE 45 for 11 yards (P.Chung). attempted flea flicker |
+21 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 45 (5:55 - 1st) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Parker to NE 24 for 21 yards (S.Gilmore D.McCourty). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 24 (5:12 - 1st) P.Laird right end to NE 23 for 1 yard (D.Shelton K.Van Noy). |
+8 YD | 2 & 9 - NE 23 (4:27 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Smythe to NE 15 for 8 yards (D.McCourty D.Harmon). |
+4 YD | 3 & 1 - NE 15 (3:43 - 1st) P.Laird right guard to NE 11 for 4 yards (K.Van Noy). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 11 (3:05 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left guard to NE 10 for 1 yard (J.Simon J.Collins Sr.). |
+1 YD | 2 & 9 - NE 10 (2:28 - 1st) P.Laird up the middle to NE 9 for 1 yard (J.Simon D.Hightower). |
No Gain | 3 & 8 - NE 9 (1:45 - 1st) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to I.Ford. |
Field Goal | 4 & 8 - NE 9 (1:42 - 1st) J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD Center-T.Pepper Holder-M.Haack. |
- Punt (5 plays, 24 yards, 2:27 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (1:38 - 1st) J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (1:38 - 1st) T.Brady pass short left to R.Burkhead to NE 31 for 6 yards (C.Munson). |
+14 YD | 2 & 4 - NE 31 (1:07 - 1st) R.Burkhead right guard to NE 45 for 14 yards (A.Colbert N.Needham). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 45 (0:22 - 1st) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to P.Dorsett II. |
2 & 10 - (0:15 - 1st) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to M.Sanu Sr.. Penalty on MIA-T.Hayes Defensive Pass Interference offsetting enforced at NE 45 - No Play. Penalty on NE-R.Burkhead Offensive Holding offsetting. | |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - NE 45 (0:10 - 1st) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to P.Dorsett II (T.Hayes). |
Penalty | 3 & 10 - MIA 39 (0:06 - 1st) T.Brady pass short middle to M.Sanu Sr. to MIA 39 for 16 yards (A.Colbert). Miami challenged the play for possible offensive pass interference and the play was REVERSED. T.Brady pass short middle to M.Sanu Sr. to MIA 39 for 16 yards (A.Colbert). PENALTY on NE-B.Watson Offensive Pass Interference 10 yards enforced at NE 45 - No Play. |
+14 YD | 3 & 20 - NE 35 (15:00 - 2nd) T.Brady pass short middle to J.Edelman to NE 49 for 14 yards (N.Needham). |
Punt | 4 & 6 - NE 49 (14:25 - 2nd) J.Bailey punts 47 yards to MIA 4 Center-J.Cardona downed by NE-J.Bethel. ball batted back before landing in end zone by 18-Slater |
- Punt (6 plays, 28 yards, 3:26 poss)
Result | Play |
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+11 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 4 (14:11 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to A.Wilson to MIA 15 for 11 yards (K.Van Noy) [J.Simon]. |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 15 (13:34 - 2nd) S.Perine up the middle to MIA 24 for 9 yards (D.McCourty). |
+3 YD | 2 & 1 - MIA 24 (12:57 - 2nd) S.Perine up the middle to MIA 27 for 3 yards (D.Hightower K.Van Noy). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIA 27 (12:21 - 2nd) S.Perine up the middle to MIA 27 for no gain (J.Simon). |
+5 YD | 2 & 10 - MIA 27 (11:41 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to P.Laird to MIA 32 for 5 yards (D.Harmon). |
No Gain | 3 & 5 - MIA 32 (10:59 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to D.Parker (S.Gilmore). |
Punt | 4 & 5 - MIA 32 (10:54 - 2nd) M.Haack punts 44 yards to NE 24 Center-T.Pepper. M.Sanu Sr. to NE 31 for 7 yards (W.Aikens). |
- Interception (2 plays, 0 yards, 0:14 poss)
Result | Play |
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No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 31 (10:45 - 2nd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to M.Sanu Sr. [A.Van Ginkel]. |
Int | 2 & 10 - NE 31 (10:41 - 2nd) T.Brady pass short right intended for J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by E.Rowe at NE 35. E.Rowe for 35 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
- Field Goal (12 plays, 68 yards, 4:40 poss)
Result | Play |
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PAT Good | (10:31 - 2nd) J.Sanders extra point is GOOD Center-T.Pepper Holder-M.Haack. |
Kickoff | (10:31 - 2nd) J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone Touchback. |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (10:31 - 2nd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel right guard to NE 24 for -1 yards (D.Godchaux). |
No Gain | 2 & 11 - NE 24 (9:57 - 2nd) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to J.Edelman. |
Penalty | 3 & 11 - MIA 34 (9:50 - 2nd) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to P.Dorsett II. PENALTY on MIA-N.Brooks Defensive Pass Interference 10 yards enforced at NE 24 - No Play. |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 34 (9:46 - 2nd) S.Michel left tackle to NE 42 for 8 yards (A.Van Ginkel). |
+9 YD | 2 & 2 - NE 42 (9:22 - 2nd) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 49 for 9 yards (E.Rowe J.Baker). |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 49 (8:55 - 2nd) S.Michel left tackle to MIA 40 for 9 yards (N.Brooks J.Baker). |
+14 YD | 2 & 1 - MIA 40 (8:25 - 2nd) R.Burkhead left guard to MIA 26 for 14 yards (N.Brooks). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 26 (7:49 - 2nd) R.Burkhead up the middle to MIA 25 for 1 yard (D.Godchaux). |
+18 YD | 2 & 9 - MIA 25 (7:14 - 2nd) T.Brady pass deep left to N.Harry pushed ob at MIA 7 for 18 yards (N.Brooks). |
No Gain | 1 & 7 - MIA 7 (6:40 - 2nd) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 7 for no gain (A.Van Ginkel). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - MIA 7 (6:03 - 2nd) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to N.Harry. NE-N.Harry was injured during the play. |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - MIA 7 (5:59 - 2nd) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to M.Sanu Sr.. |
Field Goal | 4 & 7 - MIA 7 (5:54 - 2nd) N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD Center-J.Cardona Holder-J.Bailey. |
- Punt (4 plays, 19 yards, 1:29 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (5:51 - 2nd) J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+18 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 25 (5:51 - 2nd) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to D.Parker to MIA 43 for 18 yards (D.McCourty). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 43 (5:17 - 2nd) S.Perine up the middle to MIA 44 for 1 yard (D.Hightower D.Shelton). |
No Gain | 2 & 9 - MIA 44 (4:38 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to A.Wilson. |
No Gain | 3 & 9 - MIA 44 (4:35 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to A.Wilson. |
Punt | 4 & 9 - MIA 44 (4:31 - 2nd) M.Haack punts 38 yards to NE 18 Center-T.Pepper downed by MIA-M.Hollins. |
- Touchdown (5 plays, 82 yards, 2:17 poss)
Result | Play |
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+2 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 18 (4:22 - 2nd) S.Michel left guard to NE 20 for 2 yards (J.Baker W.Aikens). |
+9 YD | 2 & 8 - NE 20 (3:52 - 2nd) N.Harry left end pushed ob at NE 29 for 9 yards (T.Hayes). PENALTY on MIA-J.Baker Unnecessary Roughness 15 yards enforced at NE 29. |
+50 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 44 (3:41 - 2nd) T.Brady pass deep left to P.Dorsett II to MIA 6 for 50 yards (A.Colbert). |
+2 YD | 1 & 6 - MIA 6 (2:54 - 2nd) S.Michel left guard to MIA 4 for 2 yards (A.Van Ginkel E.Rowe). |
+4 YD | 2 & 4 - MIA 4 (2:10 - 2nd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel left guard for 4 yards TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 7th TD of season new career high. Patriots 13th consecutive 400-point season extends NFL record (LAC 8). |
PAT Good | (2:05 - 2nd) N.Folk extra point is GOOD Center-J.Cardona Holder-J.Bailey. |
- Punt (3 plays, 0 yards, 1:08 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (2:05 - 2nd) J.Bailey kicks 63 yards from NE 35 to MIA 2. T.Davis to MIA 20 for 18 yards (N.Ebner B.Bolden). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIA 20 (2:01 - 2nd) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. P.Laird up the middle to MIA 20 for no gain (D.Wise Jr. J.Bentley). |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - MIA 20 (1:56 - 2nd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to D.Parker. |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - MIA 20 (1:51 - 2nd) P.Laird left end to MIA 20 for no gain (J.Collins Sr. J.Williams). |
Punt | 4 & 10 - MIA 20 (1:05 - 2nd) M.Haack punts 55 yards to NE 25 Center-T.Pepper fair catch by M.Sanu Sr.. |
- Punt (3 plays, 8 yards, 1:56 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (15:00 - 3rd) R.Burkhead left tackle to NE 31 for 6 yards (E.Rowe T.Hayes). |
-1 YD | 2 & 4 - NE 31 (14:25 - 3rd) R.Burkhead left tackle to NE 30 for -1 yards (A.Van Ginkel). |
+3 YD | 3 & 5 - NE 30 (13:45 - 3rd) T.Brady pass short right to M.Sanu Sr. to NE 33 for 3 yards (E.Rowe). |
Punt | 4 & 2 - NE 33 (13:16 - 3rd) J.Bailey punts 57 yards to MIA 10 Center-J.Cardona. T.Davis pushed ob at MIA 17 for 7 yards (N.Ebner). |
- Touchdown (9 plays, 83 yards, 5:22 poss)
Result | Play |
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+10 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 17 (13:04 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to D.Parker to MIA 27 for 10 yards (S.Gilmore). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 27 (12:28 - 3rd) P.Laird up the middle to MIA 30 for 3 yards (K.Van Noy). |
+5 YD | 2 & 7 - MIA 30 (11:43 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to I.Ford to MIA 35 for 5 yards (J.Jones). |
+24 YD | 3 & 2 - MIA 35 (11:00 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to A.Wilson pushed ob at NE 41 for 24 yards (J.Jones). |
+20 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 41 (10:20 - 3rd) A.Wilson pass short left to P.Laird to NE 21 for 20 yards (D.Hightower). backwards pass from 14-Fitzpatrick to 15-Wilson |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 21 (9:29 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to M.Gesicki. |
Penalty | 2 & 10 - NE 21 (9:29 - 3rd) PENALTY on MIA Offensive Too Many Men on Field 5 yards enforced at NE 21 - No Play. |
+10 YD | 2 & 15 - NE 26 (9:25 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right tackle to NE 16 for 10 yards (D.Hightower J.Jackson). |
+14 YD | 3 & 5 - NE 16 (8:37 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to M.Gesicki to NE 2 for 14 yards (S.Gilmore). |
+2 YD | 1 & 2 - NE 2 (7:48 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle for 2 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (7:42 - 3rd) J.Sanders extra point is GOOD Center-T.Pepper Holder-M.Haack. |
- Touchdown (8 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (7:42 - 3rd) J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone Touchback. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (7:42 - 3rd) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to N.Harry. |
+12 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 25 (7:37 - 3rd) T.Brady pass short middle to J.White to NE 37 for 12 yards (J.Baker). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 37 (7:02 - 3rd) S.Michel up the middle to NE 41 for 4 yards (A.Colbert C.Wilkins). |
No Gain | 2 & 6 - NE 41 (6:32 - 3rd) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to J.Edelman. |
+10 YD | 3 & 6 - NE 41 (6:28 - 3rd) T.Brady pass short right to M.Sanu Sr. to MIA 49 for 10 yards (J.Baker). |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 49 (5:48 - 3rd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel left end to MIA 41 for 8 yards (E.Rowe J.Baker). |
+3 YD | 2 & 2 - MIA 41 (5:12 - 3rd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel up the middle to MIA 38 for 3 yards (T.Harris J.Jenkins). |
+38 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 38 (4:35 - 3rd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. T.Brady pass short right to E.Roberts for 38 yards TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different career TD target extends NFL record (Testaverde 70). |
PAT Good | (4:26 - 3rd) N.Folk extra point is GOOD Center-J.Cardona Holder-J.Bailey. |
- Punt (7 plays, 32 yards, 4:22 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (4:26 - 3rd) J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 25 (4:26 - 3rd) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right guard to MIA 27 for 2 yards (D.Wise Jr.). PENALTY on NE-D.Wise Jr. Horse Collar Tackle 15 yards enforced at MIA 27. |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 42 (4:04 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to P.Laird to NE 47 for 11 yards (P.Chung C.Winovich). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 47 (3:21 - 3rd) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. P.Laird left guard to NE 46 for 1 yard (D.Shelton L.Guy). |
+11 YD | 2 & 9 - NE 46 (2:37 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to I.Ford to NE 35 for 11 yards (P.Chung D.Harmon). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 35 (2:01 - 3rd) S.Perine up the middle to NE 32 for 3 yards (J.Collins Sr. K.Van Noy). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - NE 32 (1:15 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to M.Gesicki. |
Sack | 3 & 7 - NE 32 (1:11 - 3rd) R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 38 for -6 yards (J.Collins Sr.). |
Penalty | 4 & 13 - MIA 38 (0:23 - 3rd) PENALTY on MIA Delay of Game 5 yards enforced at NE 38 - No Play. |
Punt | 4 & 18 - NE 43 (0:11 - 3rd) M.Haack punts 33 yards to NE 10 Center-T.Pepper fair catch by M.Sanu Sr.. |
- Punt (5 plays, 18 yards, 3:12 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 10 (0:04 - 3rd) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel right end pushed ob at NE 17 for 7 yards (N.Needham). |
+9 YD | 2 & 3 - NE 17 (15:00 - 4th) S.Michel right guard to NE 26 for 9 yards (C.Munson T.Hayes). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 26 (14:20 - 4th) S.Michel right guard to NE 30 for 4 yards (T.Harris). |
Sack | 2 & 6 - NE 30 (13:36 - 4th) T.Brady sacked at NE 26 for -4 yards (T.Harris). |
Penalty | 3 & 10 - NE 41 (12:56 - 4th) T.Brady pass short right to J.White to NE 41 for 15 yards (M.Hartage). PENALTY on NE Illegal Shift 5 yards enforced at NE 26 - No Play. |
+7 YD | 3 & 15 - NE 21 (12:39 - 4th) T.Brady pass short left to N.Harry to NE 28 for 7 yards (M.Hartage N.Needham). |
Punt | 4 & 8 - NE 28 (12:01 - 4th) J.Bailey punts 35 yards to MIA 37 Center-J.Cardona out of bounds. |
- Field Goal (9 plays, 49 yards, 3:23 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 37 (11:52 - 4th) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. P.Laird right guard to MIA 39 for 2 yards (E.Roberts D.Hightower). |
+15 YD | 2 & 8 - MIA 39 (11:10 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to I.Ford pushed ob at NE 46 for 15 yards (J.Jackson). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 46 (10:30 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to A.Wilson. |
+23 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 46 (10:28 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to D.Parker to NE 23 for 23 yards (J.Jackson S.Gilmore). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 23 (9:36 - 4th) A.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to D.Smythe. backwards pass from 14-Fitzpatrick to 15-Wilson |
Penalty | 2 & 10 - MIA 19 (9:30 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to I.Ford. PENALTY on NE-J.Jackson Defensive Pass Interference 4 yards enforced at NE 23 - No Play. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 19 (9:26 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to D.Smythe. |
+5 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 19 (9:23 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to I.Ford to NE 14 for 5 yards (J.Jackson). |
No Gain | 3 & 5 - NE 14 (8:40 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to D.Parker. |
Field Goal | 4 & 5 - NE 14 (8:33 - 4th) J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD Center-T.Pepper Holder-M.Haack. |
- Touchdown (8 plays, 60 yards, 4:36 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (8:29 - 4th) J.Sanders kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to NE 2. B.Bolden to NE 40 for 38 yards (M.Hartage M.Hollins). |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 40 (8:21 - 4th) T.Brady pass short middle to J.White to NE 48 for 8 yards (J.Baker) [Z.Sieler]. NE 12-Brady 11th career 4000-yd season ties Rivers for 4th all-time (P. Manning 14). |
+14 YD | 2 & 2 - NE 48 (7:40 - 4th) R.Burkhead left end pushed ob at MIA 38 for 14 yards (A.Colbert). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 38 (6:56 - 4th) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 36 for 2 yards (J.Baker T.Harris). |
+4 YD | 2 & 8 - MIA 36 (6:21 - 4th) T.Brady pass short left to B.Watson to MIA 32 for 4 yards (A.Van Ginkel). |
+22 YD | 3 & 4 - MIA 32 (5:37 - 4th) T.Brady pass deep middle to M.Sanu Sr. to MIA 10 for 22 yards (N.Needham). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - MIA 10 (4:50 - 4th) E.Roberts reported in as eligible. S.Michel left tackle to MIA 8 for 2 yards (C.Wilkins D.Godchaux). |
No Gain | 2 & 8 - MIA 8 (4:08 - 4th) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to N.Harry. |
Penalty | 3 & 8 - MIA 8 (3:59 - 4th) PENALTY on NE-B.Watson False Start 5 yards enforced at MIA 8 - No Play. |
+13 YD | 3 & 13 - MIA 13 (3:59 - 4th) T.Brady pass short right to J.White for 13 yards TOUCHDOWN. MIA-W.Aikens was injured during the play. |
PAT Good | (3:53 - 4th) N.Folk extra point is GOOD Center-J.Cardona Holder-J.Bailey. |
- Touchdown (13 plays, 75 yards, 3:29 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (3:53 - 4th) J.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIA 25 (3:53 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to P.Laird. |
+10 YD | 2 & 10 - MIA 25 (3:47 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to A.Wilson to MIA 35 for 10 yards (J.Jones). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIA 35 (3:06 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to M.Gesicki (P.Chung). |
+9 YD | 2 & 10 - MIA 35 (3:01 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gesicki pushed ob at MIA 44 for 9 yards (P.Chung). |
+5 YD | 3 & 1 - MIA 44 (2:56 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to I.Ford to MIA 49 for 5 yards (J.Jackson) [D.Hightower]. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIA 49 (2:16 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 45 and recovers at MIA 47. R.Fitzpatrick to MIA 47 for no gain (A.Butler). |
+24 YD | 2 & 12 - MIA 47 (2:00 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to D.Parker to NE 29 for 24 yards (S.Gilmore). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 29 (1:21 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to D.Parker pushed ob at NE 24 for 5 yards (S.Gilmore). |
No Gain | 2 & 5 - NE 24 (1:15 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to I.Ford. |
+7 YD | 3 & 5 - NE 24 (1:10 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to A.Wilson to NE 17 for 7 yards (J.Jones). |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - NE 17 (0:40 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to D.Parker pushed ob at NE 9 for 8 yards (S.Gilmore). |
+4 YD | 2 & 2 - NE 9 (0:35 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to I.Ford to NE 5 for 4 yards (J.Jackson). |
+5 YD | 1 & 5 - NE 5 (0:29 - 4th) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to M.Gesicki for 5 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (0:24 - 4th) J.Sanders extra point is GOOD Center-T.Pepper Holder-M.Haack. PENALTY on NE-D.Shelton Unnecessary Roughness 15 yards enforced between downs. |
- Fumble (5 plays, 12 yards, 0:24 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (0:24 - 4th) J.Sanders kicks 50 yards from 50 to end zone Touchback. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 25 (0:24 - 4th) T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to J.Edelman (M.Hartage). |
+12 YD | 2 & 10 - NE 25 (0:20 - 4th) T.Brady pass short middle to J.Edelman to NE 37 for 12 yards (M.Hartage). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - NE 37 (0:15 - 4th) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to P.Dorsett II (N.Brooks). |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - NE 37 (0:09 - 4th) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to N.Harry. |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - NE 37 (0:02 - 4th) T.Brady pass short right to J.Edelman to NE 37 for no gain. Lateral to T.Brady to NE 37 for no gain. Lateral to J.White to NE 35 for -2 yards. Lateral to J.Thuney to NE 37 for 2 yards. Lateral to T.Brady to NE 36 for -1 yards. Lateral to B.Watson to NE 36 for no gain. Lateral to J.Edelman to NE 35 for -1 yards. Lateral to J.Thuney to NE 37 for 2 yards. Lateral to M.Sanu Sr. to NE 30 for -7 yards. Lateral to J.White to NE 35 for 5 yards (J.Baker). FUMBLES (J.Baker) RECOVERED by MIA-S.Eguavoen at NE 38. NE 11-Edelman 100th rec of season 2nd career 100-rec season (2013). |