Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins
2 years, 3 months ago

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins

New York Times  

The stakes for the Patriots’ game Sunday against the Dolphins are well known by now. So will Mike McDaniel sweep his two games against Bill Belichick this season and crush the Patriots’ playoff hopes? If the Patriots can’t cover those two, it won’t matter that the Dolphins have a backup quarterback in the game. In 2014, Belichick’s Patriots intercepted Matt Cassel of the Vikings four times in a Week 2 game. Prediction Dolphins 27, Patriots 13: Lost in all the talk of Bridgewater playing is how banged up the Patriots’ secondary is.

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Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance
3 months ago

Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Miami Dolphins need plenty of outside help to make the AFC playoffs. “This team, what they’ve really gone through and fought for, it’s not a difficult task seeing how we have, a one-game season and our chances at the playoffs are at stake,” McDaniel said. “It’s an opportunity and I don’t think any of us on our …

Dolphins seek their fourth straight win over the Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins seek their fourth straight win over the Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday

Associated Press  

New York Jets at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Dolphins by 6 1/2. Key injuries Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Gardner was doubtful after earlier in the week saying the star cornerback wouldn’t play — especially against the Dolphins’ speed — if he’s not fully healthy.. RB Breece Hall was ruled out Saturday after not …

Patriots’ Drake Maye vs. Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa could be the first meeting of many
4 months, 1 week ago

Patriots’ Drake Maye vs. Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa could be the first meeting of many

Live Mint  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Sunday's matchup between Tua Tagovailoa's Miami Dolphins and Drake Maye's New England Patriots could be the first of many. “I don’t know if I can put a finger to it,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his team's struggles against Miami. “The thing with all these new crop of young quarterbacks,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver …

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Associated Press  

Execution was a culprit in multiple key moments of the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. That’s to be determined for a group that had a chance to break through against a Rams team that gave New England several opportunities to win on Sunday. The defense failed to get a sack on Sunday, despite …

Erratic Patriots looked unprepared to rally vs. Dolphins, and that’s on the coach
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Erratic Patriots looked unprepared to rally vs. Dolphins, and that’s on the coach

New York Times  

— The Patriots blew their chance for a late-in-the-game comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. “Not to sound like a broken record …,” Mayo said, and we’ll pause here for a moment to make a couple of observations about news conferences, whether in sports, politics or entertainment. Such as when somebody says, “I like so-and-so …

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

— Jacoby Brissett almost sounded defeated as he tried to explain how this New England Patriots offense continues to look so inept. But after watching Brissett lead this offense to another miserable defeat, this one a 15-10 setback to a bad Miami Dolphins team playing its third-string quarterback, there’s no longer any hiding from the fact that this Patriots offense …

Dolphins snap losing streak, top sloppy Patriots in penalty-filled affair: Key takeaways
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins snap losing streak, top sloppy Patriots in penalty-filled affair: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 updates: Highlights, schedule, inactives, predictions, odds and analysis The New England Patriots tried all Sunday afternoon to beat themselves, and they finally succeeded late in the fourth quarter. GO DEEPER NFL player poll: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks Miami took its first lead of the 2024 season on a first-quarter field …

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling
6 months ago

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling

New York Times  

The walk around a quiet and dejected New England Patriots locker room in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday felt different from the quiet and dejected locker rooms of last season — even if the team’s offensive performance evoked quite a few memories. LIVE: Jerod Mayo Press Conference 9/30: https://t.co/dyUKEgiTg9 — New England Patriots September 30, 2024 The defense is struggling …

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do
6 months, 1 week ago

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do

New York Times  

A New England Patriots season that has already been more functional and watchable than many expected rolls into a rivalry matchup Thursday on short rest for a visit with a former MVP quarterback. Jerod Mayo’s squad is only halfway through this difficult opening four-game stretch with back-to-back road games looming, first at the New York Jets on Thursday night, then …

Patriots are being patient with Drake Maye, and Sunday’s loss reminded us why
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots are being patient with Drake Maye, and Sunday’s loss reminded us why

New York Times  

— After the second time Jacoby Brissett was brutally thrown to the turf at Gillette Stadium, he took an extra second to get up. In Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, when Brissett was thrown around behind porous pass protection, the Patriots and their fans were offered a reminder of why the team is being patient with rookie Drake Maye, …

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are 1-0. The big story in the NFL on Sunday — wide receiver Tyreek Hill placed in handcuffs and seen laying face down on a street adjacent to the stadium hours before the season opener, along with defensive lineman Calais Campbell also briefly handcuffed after he attempted to intervene — remained the big …

Patriots unable to build off win, falter in second half of 27-17 loss to Chiefs
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots unable to build off win, falter in second half of 27-17 loss to Chiefs

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs became the latest team to hand the New England Patriots a home loss in a season filled with them for coach Bill Belichick and this once-proud NFL franchise. Does the speculation of Belichick’s job status hinge upon whether the Patriots can close out the season with better results create any additional motivation inside the locker …

Dolphins need to make sure collapse against Titans doesn’t turn into a late-season skid
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins need to make sure collapse against Titans doesn’t turn into a late-season skid

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In the moments after the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins blew a late 14-point lead to the Tennessee Titans, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shook his head at the thought of the past. It’s not like the world ends because we lost this game.” Miami had a chance to become just the second AFC team to reach 10 wins …

Patriots’ victory over Steelers shows support for embattled Belichick after 5-game losing streak
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots’ victory over Steelers shows support for embattled Belichick after 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

With all of Bill Belichick’s accomplishments over two decades in New England, he’s never pulled this off before. “I just feel good we could get it done for Bill and the rest of the coaches,” safety Jabrill Peppers told ESPN following the 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Because it’s on us as players to go out …

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE at MIAMI Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Titans rookie quarterback was sacked six times against the Colts last week and will face a Dolphins defense that is tied for third in the NFL with 41 sacks this season. The Dolphins haven’t had a four-game winning streak this season.. …

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels. It’s been 85 years since a team lost three straight games in which it allowed fewer than 26 points combined. New …

Dolphins aim to avoid a tumble from 8-3 like last season when they open December at Washington
1 year, 4 months ago

Dolphins aim to avoid a tumble from 8-3 like last season when they open December at Washington

Associated Press  

December was the cruelest month to the Miami Dolphins a year ago. “We felt like it was our year then, but things didn’t go that way,” running back Jeff Wilson Jr. said. “If I’m taking double-teams, I’m expecting the other guys around me to contribute and make plays.” Rivera is hoping to simplify some things to get defenders playing faster …

Are the Dolphins elite? What can be learned from their losses to ensure they are
1 year, 4 months ago

Are the Dolphins elite? What can be learned from their losses to ensure they are

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Dolphins vs. Titans on Monday Night Football The Miami Dolphins have been nothing more than bullies this season. It’s fair to question whether this team is truly elite — you can’t be elite unless you beat good teams, and the Dolphins haven’t. The Dolphins offense has been its own worst enemy, as penalties and …

Old friend alert: Chiefs preparing to face Tyreek Hill and high-scoring Dolphins in Germany
1 year, 4 months ago

Old friend alert: Chiefs preparing to face Tyreek Hill and high-scoring Dolphins in Germany

Associated Press  

MIAMI vs KANSAS CITY in Frankfurt, Germany. STATS AND STUFF: The Dolphins are trying to start 7-2 for the first time since 2000.. Miami has not defeated a defending Super Bowl champion since beating New England on Dec. 29, 2019.. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is 12-1 against teams with a Super Bowl-winning coach. His lone loss was to Chiefs coach …

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR
1 year, 5 months ago

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Bill Belichick has said he usually gets a pretty good idea of what kind of football team he has around this time of year. “He’s been in a lot of games, and he knows what it takes to be successful in this league,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his coach. “So you’ve got to rely on …

Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Facing the NFL’s top-rated offense, the New England Patriots limited the big plays by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday until a late touchdown ended their hopes of beating the AFC East leaders. “Miami made some plays and that was the difference in the game,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. New England could not follow up its …

Bill Belichick’s Patriots don’t have playmakers to compete with Dolphins
1 year, 5 months ago

Bill Belichick’s Patriots don’t have playmakers to compete with Dolphins

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There were no secrets around the AFC East this offseason. GO DEEPER Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders But more often than not, Belichick’s roster is just not good enough. The result of all of Belichick’s decisions — and a sixth loss in eight games — is that the …

The AFC East-leading Dolphins still haven’t proved themselves against tough competition
1 year, 5 months ago

The AFC East-leading Dolphins still haven’t proved themselves against tough competition

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After Buffalo beat Miami nearly a month ago, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said it was a valuable learning experience that his young team could use against tough competition later in the season. “It’s tough when you come on the road against a really good team and you’re not able to execute the way you expected to …

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next

Associated Press  

— The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. “We moved the ball, we scored points, we changed field position.” It’s the kind of efficiency that New England will look to continue to cash in on over the next three games. “It just builds confidence and we’ve got to keep it rolling.” The …

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board
1 year, 5 months ago

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board

Associated Press  

— Over three weeks and three straight losses, Mac Jones has walked into the Patriots team facility ready to face the kind of truths only game film can reveal. Yet as much as the season seems to be slipping way with each passing game, it hasn’t affected the third-year quarterback’s resolve to help his team find a way out of …

Dolphins first loss of season shows they haven’t yet surpassed the Bills in AFC East
1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins first loss of season shows they haven’t yet surpassed the Bills in AFC East

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins still have work to do if they want to be the team to beat in the AFC. They’ve shown this season that they can blow out teams and win close games, but they haven’t gotten past the division-rival Buffalo Bills, who have won the AFC East the past three seasons. Buffalo handed the …

What we learned in NFL Week 3: Dolphins keep cooking, the surprising Colts, Bears are a mess
1 year, 6 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 3: Dolphins keep cooking, the surprising Colts, Bears are a mess

New York Times  

The first time he sat down with Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel could feel his quarterback’s shaken confidence from across the desk. The Dolphins’ box score reads like a Big 12 game: 10 touchdowns, 30 first downs, 726 total yards, 70 points and four plays that went for 50 yards or more. We understand the frustration … we’re doing everything we …

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep
1 year, 6 months ago

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After Miami’s defense gave up 234 yards rushing against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, coordinator Vic Fangio said his unit was good enough to win a high-scoring contest, but “not good enough to win a lot of games.” The Dolphins turned it around in Week 2 at New England, limiting the Patriots to 88 …

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure

Associated Press  

— It’s not quite time to panic in New England. Their 24-17 loss to Miami dropped them to 0-2, their first such start since 2001 — Belichick’s second season in New England. New England’s ensuing offensive series after Schooler’s block quickly moved to the Miami 22 before a pass by Jones intended for DeVante Parker was intercepted by Xavien Howard. …

Patriots have a lot to feel good about despite squandering upset chance vs. Eagles
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots have a lot to feel good about despite squandering upset chance vs. Eagles

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Sunday Night Football featuring the Patriots vs. Dolphins FOXBORO, Mass. GO DEEPER NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and standout players Optimists could point out that he completed 35 of 54 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns and note via eye test how much more competent and …

Bills edge Dolphins in chaotic AFC wild-card matchup: Can Buffalo’s shaky play keep working?
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills edge Dolphins in chaotic AFC wild-card matchup: Can Buffalo’s shaky play keep working?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL wild-card weekend. By Joe Buscaglia, Tim Graham and Kalyn Kahler The Buffalo Bills survived Sunday in the AFC wild-card round, knocking off the Miami Dolphins 34-31 to advance to the AFC divisional round. — Graham GO DEEPER Seven observations from the Bills' uncomfortable wild-card win over Dolphins Buffalo fortunate to win The …

Bills uplifted by Hamlin’s recovery, place focus on Patriots
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills uplifted by Hamlin’s recovery, place focus on Patriots

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whatever happens Sunday, when the Bills close the regular season hosting New England and beyond once the NFL playoffs begin, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane won’t feel disappointed. “I probably get emotional if I talk too much about it, but I’m so proud of our organization, our team, just so many people, the way we’ve dealt …

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21
2 years, 2 months ago

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

Associated Press  

— His team clutching a two-point lead, the ball on the 1-yard line and the season in the balance, Mac Jones decided to improvise. Jones added another touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton and Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead TD late in the third quarter as the New England kept its playoff hopes …

Defense lifts Patriots to win vs. QB-thin Dolphins: Questions loom for Miami in Week 18
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense lifts Patriots to win vs. QB-thin Dolphins: Questions loom for Miami in Week 18

New York Times  

The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-21 on Sunday, staying alive in the playoff chase. Here’s what you need to know: Miami, which started Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa in concussion protocol, will need to win next week and get some help to advance to the playoffs. — Jones GO DEEPER Jones: Dolphins need more from …

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

Associated Press  

The Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday night will be remembered most for the injury to Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray. But the Patriots walked off the field Monday feeling encouraged by a defense that showed signs it can carry the team over those final four games, if need be, buoyed by the career-best production of Matt Judon, the …

Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
2 years, 4 months ago

Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games

Associated Press  

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season. The Bills already lost to Miami and the New York Jets and will face all three of their division rivals over the next three weeks as the jumbled AFC East has a chance to send four teams to the playoffs. BEST …

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving
2 years, 4 months ago

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving

New York Times  

Bill Belichick was already worried about the prep work needed for his team’s Thanksgiving game in Minnesota by the time the Patriots’ last game was barely completed. To make matters worse, New England’s Mac Jones has been the worst quarterback in the league this season when pressured, per expected points added. He’s a great player.” Stat of the week 33 …

Dolphins lose another QB to injury, drop 3rd straight game
2 years, 5 months ago

Dolphins lose another QB to injury, drop 3rd straight game

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Skylar Thompson’s expected one-week run as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback lasted for just over one quarter. Thompson left Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a bloodied right thumb, marking the fourth consecutive week where the Dolphins saw their starting quarterback leave a game — and the third consecutive game where Miami’s starter didn’t finish. …

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale
3 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — They came running off the sideline after the last play, one final sprint of the season, one final moment of joy. Jaylen Waddle had a touchdown grab and set the NFL record for receptions in a rookie year, Tua Tagovailoa used his legs — not his arm — to get a critical first down in the …

Don’t dismiss Patriots’ loss to Dolphins as typical woes in Miami: Buckley
3 years, 2 months ago

Don’t dismiss Patriots’ loss to Dolphins as typical woes in Miami: Buckley

New York Times  

While it’s commendable that the Patriots are trained to focus on the game in front of them and tune out everything else — and more about that word “focus” in a moment — d’ya think it’s possible somebody on the Pats sneaked a glance at the scoreboard Sunday afternoon? But not even that delicious intangible could rescue the Patriots, who …

Patriots’ confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot
3 years, 2 months ago

Patriots’ confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot

Associated Press  

— The Patriots’ one-year, post-Tom Brady postseason drought is over because of their 50-10 rout of the Jaguars on Sunday. “We knew that this week we really had to go out there and play, go out there and dominate and don’t worry about anything else,” he said. We just have to keep doing it.” WHAT’S WORKING For the first time …

Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild
3 years, 3 months ago

Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Having watched the Patriots control the division for two decades, the Bills hoped that Tom Brady’s departure would clear the way for them to climb the AFC East standings and perhaps even contend for a conference title. After losing in the wild-card round in 2019 — Brady’s last game in a New England uniform — the Patriots plummeted …

Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys
3 years, 5 months ago

Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys

Associated Press  

— The Patriots spent heavily this offseason hoping to patch the holes of a team that finished 7-9 in 2020 and on the outside of the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Sunday’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys was rife with many of the same issues that have plagued the Patriots throughout this season, from costly turnovers to …

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans
3 years, 5 months ago

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

Associated Press  

— The Patriots needed a late-game rally to avert a loss at Houston on Sunday. After four games in which the Patriots struggled to score touchdowns in the red zone, rookie Mac Jones was spot-on when his team needed him in the fourth quarter against the Texans in New England’s 25-22 win. The Patriots also moved the ball much better …

With playoffs unlikely, fading Patriots have questions at QB
4 years, 3 months ago

With playoffs unlikely, fading Patriots have questions at QB

Associated Press  

For the first time in more than a decade, the New England Patriots will head into their final three games of the season with an unsettled playoff fate. Now 6-7 following a 24-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, New England’s long-shot hopes of extending an NFL-record run of 11 consecutive playoff appearances have faded even more. …

Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead
4 years, 4 months ago

Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead

Associated Press  

— Cam Newton doesn’t need a reminder about what the standard for success is in New England. “I don’t know who gave anybody any type of inclination, but even a blind man can see, even an unconscious person can notice that every game is a must win.” The Patriots’ hopes of extending their streak of 11 consecutive playoff berths remain …

Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans
4 years, 4 months ago

Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

Associated Press  

There can be no more detours for the New England Patriots if they hope to remain on a path to the playoffs. “We’ve got to find a way to turn it around,” running back James White said after New England, which started out 2-5, snapped a two-game winning streak that — temporarily, at least —revived their playoff hopes. If the …

Patriots, Broncos try again to play twice postponed game
4 years, 5 months ago

Patriots, Broncos try again to play twice postponed game

Associated Press  

— Maybe the third attempt will result in a kickoff between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. “Anything could happen.” Due to the disruptions last week, the league retroactively made Week 5 both teams’ bye week. Broncos coach Vic Fangio said though their layoff has been longer, it helps that they did have a normal week of preparation last …

Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye
5 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye

Associated Press  

— It wasn’t last season’s “Miami Miracle” loss. 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. “Just too many bad mistakes.” The Dolphins scored on a wild series of laterals on the final play to …

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