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New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

Week 15Final

New England Patriots 12, Miami Dolphins 22, Final

New England Patriots
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win

At Hard Rock Stadium

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The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 22-12 in Week 15 on December 20, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 145 yards for the Miami Dolphins; Cam Newton threw for 209 for the New England Patriots.

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Showing: Miami Dolphins, Q4 2:00 · End of game

MIANE(1:32) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.White to MIA 23 for 12 yards (Br.Jones; J.Baker). MIA-S.Lawson was injured during the play.(1:16) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at MIA 32 for -9 yards (E.Ogbah).(1:08) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right guard to MIA 34 for 2 yards (A.Butler).(:22) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to MIA 40 for 6 yards (A.Butler; D.McCourty).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q1 15:00 at NE 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at NE 25(15:00) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to Jak.Johnson.−2.22 EPA
  2. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:43 · Started Q1 14:55 at MIA 24Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:55Took over(14:57) (Shotgun) S.Michel right end to NE 24 for -1 yards (C.Wilkins, E.Roberts).
  3. New England Patriots: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:36 · Started Q1 14:12 at NE 22Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:12Took over(14:12) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to D.Byrd to NE 22 for -2 yards (K.Van Noy).
  4. Miami Dolphins: Punt3 plays · 9 yds · 1:53 · Started Q1 13:23 at MIA 22Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:36Took over(13:36) J.Bailey punts 56 yards to MIA 22, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-J.Bethel.
    2. Q1 13:231st & 10 at MIA 22(13:23) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed left tackle to MIA 23 for 1 yard (K.Dugger; T.Bower).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q1 12:532nd & 9 at MIA 23(12:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to MIA 28 for 5 yards (T.Hall).5 yds0.00 EPA
    4. Q1 12:123rd & 4 at MIA 28(12:12) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to P.Laird to MIA 31 for 3 yards (S.Calhoun). Miami challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)3 yds−1.88 EPA
  5. New England Patriots: Punt6 plays · 34 yds · 2:03 · Started Q1 11:23 at NE 27Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:30Took over(11:30) M.Haack punts 45 yards to NE 24, Center-B.Ferguson. G.Olszewski pushed ob at NE 27 for 3 yards (J.Perry).
    2. Q1 11:231st & 10 at NE 27(11:23) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Meyers to NE 38 for 11 yards (X.Howard).11 yds+0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 10:581st & 10 at NE 38(10:58) (No Huddle) S.Michel left guard to NE 44 for 6 yards (C.Wilkins).6 yds+0.27 EPA
    4. Q1 10:372nd & 4 at NE 44(10:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 40 for 16 yards (E.Roberts).16 yds+0.90 EPA
    5. Q1 10:091st & 10 at MIA 40(10:09) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to D.Asiasi.−0.54 EPA
    6. Q1 10:052nd & 10 at MIA 40(10:05) (Shotgun) C.Newton left guard to MIA 39 for 1 yard (E.Roberts; Z.Sieler).1 yd−0.51 EPA
    7. Q1 9:233rd & 9 at MIA 39(9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left.−2.20 EPA
  6. Miami Dolphins: Interception14 plays · 95 yds · 9:08 · Started Q1 9:11 at MIA 2Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 9:20Took over(9:20) J.Bailey punts 37 yards to MIA 2, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-J.Bethel.
    2. Q1 9:111st & 10 at MIA 2(9:11) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to MIA 8 for 6 yards (B.Cowart).6 yds+0.14 EPA
    3. Q1 8:382nd & 4 at MIA 8(8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to L.Bowden to MIA 15 for 7 yards (A.Phillips).7 yds+0.35 EPA
    4. Q1 8:101st & 10 at MIA 15(8:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to MIA 20 for 5 yards (T.Hall).5 yds+0.14 EPA
    5. Q1 7:302nd & 5 at MIA 20(7:30) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to M.Hollins to MIA 28 for 8 yards (S.Gilmore).8 yds+0.54 EPA
    6. Q1 6:561st & 10 at MIA 28(7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to A.Shaheen to MIA 43 for 15 yards (J.Bentley; L.Guy).15 yds+0.88 EPA
    7. Q1 6:211st & 10 at MIA 43(6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to L.Bowden to MIA 46 for 3 yards (S.Calhoun).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    8. Q1 5:422nd & 7 at MIA 46(5:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to D.Smythe to NE 39 for 15 yards (A.Phillips).15 yds+1.19 EPA
    9. Q1 4:551st & 10 at NE 39(4:55) (Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 35 for 4 yards (A.Phillips; J.Bentley).4 yds+0.11 EPA
    10. Q1 4:152nd & 6 at NE 35(4:15) (Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 29 for 6 yards (T.Hall; D.Wise).6 yds+0.77 EPA
    11. Q1 3:321st & 10 at NE 29(3:32) (Shotgun) M.Breida left tackle ran ob at NE 22 for 7 yards (S.Gilmore).7 yds+0.48 EPA
    12. Q1 2:522nd & 3 at NE 22(2:52) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to NE 20 for 2 yards (J.Simon, L.Guy).2 yds−0.13 EPA
    13. Q1 2:103rd & 1 at NE 20(2:10) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to NE 10 for 10 yards (J.Bentley).10 yds+0.61 EPA
    14. Q1 1:241st & Goal at NE 10(1:24) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to I.Ford pushed ob at NE 7 for 3 yards (J.Simon).3 yds−0.09 EPA
    15. Q1 0:472nd & Goal at NE 7(:47) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right tackle to NE 3 for 4 yards (T.Hall, A.Butler).4 yds−5.22 EPA
  7. New England Patriots: Field goal15 plays · 69 yds · 6:10 · Started Q2 15:00 at NE 4Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q1 0:03Took over(:04) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for L.Bowden INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson [C.Winovich] at NE -1. J.Jackson to NE 4 for 5 yards (L.Bowden).
    2. Q2 15:001st & 10 at NE 4(15:00) S.Michel up the middle to NE 8 for 4 yards (E.Roberts).4 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 14:352nd & 6 at NE 8(14:38) (No Huddle) S.Michel left end pushed ob at NE 25 for 17 yards (Br.Jones, By.Jones).17 yds+1.10 EPA
    4. Q2 14:351st & 10 at NE 25(14:11) (No Huddle) PENALTY on MIA-By.Jones, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NE 25 - No Play.5 yds+0.59 EPA
    5. Q2 13:581st & 5 at NE 30(13:58) C.Newton pass short middle to D.Byrd to NE 33 for 3 yards (J.Baker).3 yds+0.11 EPA
    6. Q2 13:302nd & 2 at NE 33(13:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to NE 37 for 4 yards (R.Davis; A.Van Ginkel).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    7. Q2 12:551st & 10 at NE 37(12:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Meyers to NE 45 for 8 yards (E.Roberts).8 yds+0.70 EPA
    8. Q2 12:192nd & 2 at NE 45(12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Meyers to 50 for 5 yards (Br.Jones).5 yds−0.03 EPA
    9. Q2 11:461st & 10 at 50(11:46) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short middle to S.Michel to MIA 42 for 8 yards (E.Roberts).8 yds+0.72 EPA
    10. Q2 11:102nd & 2 at MIA 42(11:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to MIA 39 for 3 yards (Z.Sieler).3 yds−0.06 EPA
    11. Q2 10:401st & 10 at MIA 39(10:40) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to J.Meyers (K.Van Noy).−0.54 EPA
    12. Q2 10:342nd & 10 at MIA 39(10:34) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to MIA 33 for 6 yards (E.Roberts). PENALTY on MIA-X.Howard, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 39 - No Play.5 yds+1.00 EPA
    13. Q2 10:081st & 10 at MIA 34(10:08) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to MIA 26 for 8 yards (S.Lawson).8 yds+0.86 EPA
    14. Q2 9:352nd & 2 at MIA 26(9:35) (No Huddle) J.White up the middle to MIA 27 for -1 yards (E.Rowe; E.Ogbah).-1 yd−0.90 EPA
    15. Q2 8:593rd & 3 at MIA 27(8:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to N.Harry.−0.15 EPA
    16. Q2 8:504th & 3 at MIA 27Nick Folk 45 Yd Field Goal NE 3, MIA 0−0.46 EPA
  8. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs3 plays · -14 yds · 1:12 · Started Q2 8:50 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q2 8:50Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 8:501st & 10 at MIA 25(8:50) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 16 for -9 yards (A.Phillips).-9 yds−1.39 EPA
    3. Q2 8:072nd & 19 at MIA 16(8:05) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIA-R.Hunt, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 16 - No Play.-5 yds−0.45 EPA
    4. Q2 7:452nd & 24 at MIA 11(7:45) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short right to A.Shaheen (K.Dugger).+1.21 EPA
  9. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs7 plays · 59 yds · 2:27 · Started Q2 7:03 at NE 20Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q2 7:38Took over(7:38) (Shotgun) P.Laird right guard to MIA 19 for 8 yards (A.Phillips).
    2. Q2 7:034th & 16 at NE 19(7:03) M.Haack punts 54 yards to NE 27, Center-B.Ferguson. G.Olszewski to NE 40 for 13 yards (C.Fejedelem; S.Eguavoen).13 yds+2.62 EPA
    3. Q2 6:511st & 10 at NE 40(6:51) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to J.Meyers.−0.54 EPA
    4. Q2 6:462nd & 10 at NE 40(6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.White left tackle to NE 44 for 4 yards (J.Baker).4 yds−0.19 EPA
    5. Q2 6:173rd & 6 at NE 44(6:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.White to MIA 35 for 21 yards (J.Baker).21 yds+2.23 EPA
    6. Q2 5:441st & 10 at MIA 35(5:47) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass short middle to N.Harry to MIA 23 for 12 yards (N.Needham).12 yds+0.84 EPA
    7. Q2 5:171st & 10 at MIA 23(5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton right tackle to MIA 21 for 2 yards (E.Ogbah; X.Howard).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    8. Q2 4:422nd & 8 at MIA 21(4:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to J.Meyers.−1.10 EPA
  10. Miami Dolphins: Missed field goal0 plays · 0 yds · 0:21 · Started Q2 4:36 at NE 21Score after the drive: 3–0
    1. Q2 4:36Took over(4:36) (Shotgun) C.Newton scrambles right end to MIA 18 for 3 yards (Br.Jones). FUMBLES (Br.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-X.Howard at MIA 14. X.Howard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) C.Newton scrambles right end to MIA 18 for 3 yards (Br.Jones). FUMBLES (Br.Jones), ball out of bounds at MIA 14.
  11. New England Patriots: Field goal0 plays · 47 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 4:15 at NE 35Score after the drive: 6–0
    1. Q2 4:15Took overNick Folk 36 Yd Field Goal NE 6, MIA 0
  12. Miami Dolphins: Missed field goal10 plays · 42 yds · 4:05 · Started Q2 4:10 at MIA 24Score after the drive: 6–0
    1. Q2 4:15Took overN.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIA 3. N.Igbinoghene to MIA 24 for 21 yards (K.Dugger).
    2. Q2 4:101st & 10 at MIA 24(4:10) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right guard to MIA 28 for 4 yards (L.Guy).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q2 3:332nd & 6 at MIA 28(3:33) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short middle to S.Ahmed.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q2 3:283rd & 6 at MIA 28(3:28) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to L.Bowden to MIA 42 for 14 yards (M.Bryant). NE-S.Gilmore was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful.14 yds+1.76 EPA
    5. Q2 3:051st & 10 at MIA 42(3:05) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to MIA 48 for 6 yards (A.Jennings; L.Guy).6 yds+0.24 EPA
    6. Q2 2:262nd & 4 at MIA 48(2:26) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right tackle to NE 49 for 3 yards (T.Hall).3 yds+0.05 EPA
    7. Q2 2:003rd & 1 at NE 49(2:00) Direct snap to M.Perry. M.Perry up the middle to NE 45 for 4 yards (D.Wise).4 yds+0.07 EPA
    8. Q2 1:211st & 10 at NE 45(1:21) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short left to M.Hollins.−0.58 EPA
    9. Q2 1:162nd & 10 at NE 45(1:16) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to S.Ahmed to NE 40 for 5 yards (T.Hall).5 yds−0.32 EPA
    10. Q2 0:403rd & 5 at NE 40(:40) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa sacked at NE 43 for -3 yards (A.Butler).-3 yds−0.68 EPA
    11. Q2 0:114th & 8 at NE 43(:11) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to P.Laird pushed ob at NE 34 for 9 yards (M.Bryant).9 yds−0.93 EPA
  13. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q2 0:05 at NE 42Score after the drive: 6–0
    1. Q2 0:05Took over(:05) J.Sanders 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Haack.
  14. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown9 plays · 57 yds · 4:25 · Started Q3 14:57 at MIA 28Score after the drive: 6–7
    1. Q3 15:00Took overN.Folk kicks 50 yards from NE 35 to MIA 15. E.Roberts to MIA 28 for 13 yards (J.Bethel).
    2. Q3 14:571st & 10 at MIA 28(14:57) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to MIA 33 for 5 yards (T.Hall).5 yds+0.13 EPA
    3. Q3 14:252nd & 5 at MIA 33(14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed left end to MIA 37 for 4 yards (T.Hall). PENALTY on NE-T.Hall, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at MIA 37.19 yds+1.20 EPA
    4. Q3 14:051st & 10 at NE 48(14:05) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to M.Hollins to NE 38 for 10 yards (J.Jackson).10 yds+0.64 EPA
    5. Q3 13:191st & 10 at NE 38(13:19) L.Bowden scrambles right end to NE 29 for 9 yards (T.Hall).9 yds+1.31 EPA
    6. Q3 12:262nd & 1 at NE 29(12:26) (Shotgun) M.Breida left end pushed ob at NE 15 for 14 yards (D.McCourty).14 yds+0.17 EPA
    7. Q3 11:561st & 10 at NE 15(11:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 13 for 2 yards (T.Hall).2 yds−0.34 EPA
    8. Q3 11:242nd & 8 at NE 13(11:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 6 for 7 yards (J.Uche; A.Jennings).7 yds+0.72 EPA
    9. Q3 10:553rd & 1 at NE 6(10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa right end to NE 1 for 5 yards (J.Uche).5 yds+1.59 EPA
    10. Q3 10:321st & Goal at NE 1Salvon Ahmed 1 Yard Rush J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Haack.NE 6, MIA 7+0.26 EPA
  15. New England Patriots: Fumble1 play · 4 yds · 0:34 · Started Q3 10:32 at NE 25Score after the drive: 6–7
    1. Q3 10:32Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 10:321st & 10 at NE 25(10:32) (Shotgun) S.Michel right guard to NE 29 for 4 yards (K.Van Noy; C.Wilkins).4 yds−3.89 EPA
  16. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs4 plays · 4 yds · 1:50 · Started Q3 9:50 at NE 48Score after the drive: 6–7
    1. Q3 9:58Took over(9:58) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass deep middle to J.Meyers to NE 49 for 20 yards (X.Howard). FUMBLES (X.Howard), RECOVERED by MIA-E.Roberts at NE 47. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
    2. Q3 9:501st & 10 at NE 47(9:50) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to L.Bowden to NE 42 for 5 yards (D.McCourty; J.Simon).5 yds+0.12 EPA
    3. Q3 9:122nd & 5 at NE 42(9:12) (Shotgun) M.Breida left tackle to NE 37 for 5 yards (C.Winovich). PENALTY on MIA-I.Ford, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.-10 yds−1.16 EPA
    4. Q3 8:432nd & 15 at MIA 48(8:43) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short middle.−0.65 EPA
    5. Q3 8:403rd & 15 at MIA 48(8:40) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to I.Ford to NE 44 for 8 yards (K.Dugger).8 yds−2.30 EPA
  17. New England Patriots: Field goal10 plays · 3 yds · 3:26 · Started Q3 7:46 at MIA 30Score after the drive: 9–7
    1. Q3 8:00Took over(8:00) (Punt formation) M.Haack pass short right to K.Grugier-Hill to NE 30 for 14 yards (M.Slater). PENALTY on MIA-K.Grugier-Hill, Illegal Touch Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NE 44 - No Play. Penalty on MIA-K.Grugier-Hill, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.
    2. Q3 7:464th & 12 at MIA 49(7:46) M.Haack punts 41 yards to NE 8, Center-B.Ferguson, downed by MIA-J.Perry.−0.95 EPA
    3. Q3 7:361st & 10 at NE 8(7:36) J.Taylor up the middle to NE 10 for 2 yards (Z.Sieler).2 yds−0.42 EPA
    4. Q3 7:032nd & 8 at NE 10(7:03) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to J.Taylor [A.Van Ginkel]. PENALTY on MIA-J.Baker, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NE 10 - No Play.5 yds+0.72 EPA
    5. Q3 6:561st & 10 at NE 15(6:56) (Shotgun) C.Newton right end to NE 19 for 4 yards (E.Roberts).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    6. Q3 6:192nd & 6 at NE 19(6:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Meyers to MIA 46 for 35 yards (E.Roberts; N.Needham).35 yds+2.14 EPA
    7. Q3 5:431st & 10 at MIA 46(5:43) (No Huddle) C.Newton scrambles right end ran ob at MIA 35 for 11 yards (K.Van Noy).11 yds+0.80 EPA
    8. Q3 5:101st & 10 at MIA 35(5:10) (No Huddle) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle.−0.54 EPA
    9. Q3 5:062nd & 10 at MIA 35(5:06) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to D.Byrd.−0.66 EPA
    10. Q3 5:033rd & 10 at MIA 35(5:03) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Meyers to MIA 27 for 8 yards (X.Howard).8 yds+1.24 EPA
    11. Q3 4:204th & 2 at MIA 27Nick Folk 45 Yd Field Goal NE 9, MIA 7−0.60 EPA
  18. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown15 plays · 75 yds · 6:20 · Started Q3 4:15 at MIA 10Score after the drive: 9–15
    1. Q3 4:20Took overJ.Bailey kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to MIA -1. N.Igbinoghene to MIA 10 for 11 yards (J.Bethel).
    2. Q3 4:151st & 10 at MIA 10(4:15) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to L.Bowden ran ob at MIA 14 for 4 yards (J.Simon).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    3. Q3 3:512nd & 6 at MIA 14(3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to D.Smythe pushed ob at MIA 22 for 8 yards (J.Jackson).8 yds+0.72 EPA
    4. Q3 3:241st & 10 at MIA 22(3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short left to S.Ahmed (T.Bower).−0.54 EPA
    5. Q3 3:192nd & 10 at MIA 22(3:21) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right end pushed ob at NE 47 for 31 yards (J.Jones).31 yds+2.21 EPA
    6. Q3 3:021st & 10 at NE 47(3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 39 for 8 yards (S.Calhoun).8 yds+0.76 EPA
    7. Q3 2:342nd & 2 at NE 39(2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 36 for 3 yards (T.Bower). MIA-S.Kindley was injured during the play.3 yds+0.01 EPA
    8. Q3 2:041st & 10 at NE 36(2:04) (Shotgun) M.Breida right end to NE 34 for 2 yards (L.Guy).2 yds−0.23 EPA
    9. Q3 1:292nd & 8 at NE 34(1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida right end to NE 34 for no gain (K.Dugger).−0.66 EPA
    10. Q3 0:443rd & 8 at NE 34(:44) (Shotgun) P.Laird right guard to NE 22 for 12 yards (A.Phillips).12 yds+1.88 EPA
    11. Q3 0:061st & 10 at NE 22(:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed right guard to NE 19 for 3 yards (L.Guy).3 yds−0.19 EPA
    12. Q4 15:002nd & 7 at NE 19(15:00) PENALTY on NE, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at NE 19 - No Play.5 yds+0.81 EPA
    13. Q4 15:002nd & 2 at NE 14(15:00) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to D.Smythe ran ob at NE 8 for 6 yards (J.Jackson).6 yds+0.23 EPA
    14. Q4 14:231st & Goal at NE 8(14:23) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to NE 4 for 4 yards (T.Bower).4 yds+0.16 EPA
    15. Q4 13:462nd & Goal at NE 4(13:46) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to D.Smythe to NE 3 for 1 yard (L.Guy).1 yd−0.45 EPA
    16. Q4 12:553rd & Goal at NE 3Tua Tagovailoa 3 Yard Rush (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Tagovailoa pass to S.Ahmed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.NE 9, MIA 15+2.98 EPA
  19. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 12 yds · 0:55 · Started Q4 12:55 at NE 25Score after the drive: 9–15
    1. Q4 12:55Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 12:551st & 10 at NE 25(12:55) (Shotgun) S.Michel up the middle to NE 35 for 10 yards (Br.Jones).10 yds+0.56 EPA
    3. Q4 12:271st & 10 at NE 35(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to NE 37 for 2 yards (E.Roberts; Z.Sieler).2 yds+0.97 EPA
  20. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q4 12:00 at MIA 30Score after the drive: 9–15
    1. Q4 12:00Took over(12:00) (No Huddle) C.Newton sacked at NE 30 for -7 yards (Z.Sieler).
  21. New England Patriots: Field goal6 plays · 22 yds · 1:35 · Started Q4 10:38 at MIA 46Score after the drive: 12–15
    1. Q4 11:15Took over(11:15) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep middle to D.Byrd to MIA 47 for 23 yards (X.Howard).
    2. Q4 10:381st & 10 at MIA 47(10:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to D.Keene [E.Ogbah]. PENALTY on MIA-N.Needham, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 47 - No Play.5 yds+0.28 EPA
    3. Q4 10:281st & 10 at MIA 42(10:32) S.Michel right guard to MIA 29 for 13 yards (E.Rowe; N.Needham).13 yds+1.08 EPA
    4. Q4 10:071st & 10 at MIA 29(10:12) (No Huddle) S.Michel left guard to MIA 27 for 2 yards (J.Baker).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    5. Q4 9:462nd & 8 at MIA 27(9:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Michel right guard to MIA 24 for 3 yards (S.Lawson).3 yds−0.24 EPA
    6. Q4 9:133rd & 5 at MIA 24(9:13) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to D.Keene.−0.10 EPA
    7. Q4 9:034th & 5 at MIA 24Nick Folk 42 Yd Field Goal NE 12, MIA 15−0.43 EPA
  22. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown11 plays · 60 yds · 5:46 · Started Q4 9:03 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 12–22
    1. Q4 9:03Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 9:031st & 10 at MIA 25(9:03) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right tackle to MIA 38 for 13 yards (A.Phillips).13 yds+0.75 EPA
    3. Q4 8:341st & 10 at MIA 38(8:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to D.Smythe to MIA 48 for 10 yards (J.Jackson; D.McCourty).10 yds+0.51 EPA
    4. Q4 7:571st & 10 at MIA 48(7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to L.Bowden to NE 48 for 4 yards (A.Jennings).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    5. Q4 7:242nd & 6 at NE 48(7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida right guard to NE 24 for 24 yards (D.McCourty).24 yds+1.96 EPA
    6. Q4 6:491st & 10 at NE 24(6:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida left guard to NE 15 for 9 yards (S.Calhoun).9 yds+0.94 EPA
    7. Q4 6:162nd & 1 at NE 15(6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to NE 11 for 4 yards (T.Hall).4 yds−0.36 EPA
    8. Q4 5:331st & 10 at NE 11(5:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed up the middle to NE 9 for 2 yards (T.Hall).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    9. Q4 4:492nd & 8 at NE 9(4:49) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to I.Ford to NE 2 for 7 yards (T.Hall).7 yds+0.82 EPA
    10. Q4 4:223rd & 1 at NE 2(4:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to NE 1 for 1 yard (T.Bower).1 yd+1.28 EPA
    11. Q4 3:401st & Goal at NE 1(3:40) S.Ahmed right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. S.Ahmed right guard to NE 1 for no gain (K.Dugger).−0.74 EPA
    12. Q4 3:172nd & Goal at NE 1Tua Tagovailoa 1 Yard Rush J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Haack.NE 12, MIA 22−5.26 EPA
  23. New England Patriots: Fumble4 plays · 45 yds · 1:17 · Started Q4 3:17 at NE 25Score after the drive: 12–22
    1. Q4 3:17Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 3:171st & 10 at NE 25(3:17) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep right to J.Meyers to MIA 49 for 26 yards (N.Needham). Miami challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #3 at 02:52.)26 yds+1.41 EPA
    3. Q4 2:521st & 10 at MIA 49(2:52) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White pushed ob at MIA 41 for 8 yards (J.Baker).8 yds+0.72 EPA
    4. Q4 2:382nd & 2 at MIA 41(2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.White to MIA 30 for 11 yards (Br.Jones; E.Rowe) [S.Lawson].11 yds+0.70 EPA
    5. Q4 2:161st & 10 at MIA 30(2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at MIA 37 for -7 yards (J.Baker).-7 yds−6.15 EPA
  24. Miami Dolphins: End of game4 plays · -26 yds · 1:38 · Started Q4 2:00 at NE 34Score after the drive: 12–22
    1. Q4 2:00Took over(2:00) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to D.Keene to MIA 33 for 4 yards (J.Baker). FUMBLES (J.Baker), recovered by NE-J.White at MIA 35.
    2. Q4 2:003rd & 15 at NE 35(1:32) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.White to MIA 23 for 12 yards (Br.Jones; J.Baker). MIA-S.Lawson was injured during the play.12 yds+1.09 EPA
    3. Q4 1:144th & 3 at NE 23(1:16) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at MIA 32 for -9 yards (E.Ogbah).-9 yds−1.98 EPA
    4. Q4 1:081st & 10 at MIA 32(1:08) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed right guard to MIA 34 for 2 yards (A.Butler).2 yds−0.57 EPA
    5. Q4 0:222nd & 8 at MIA 34(:22) (Shotgun) S.Ahmed left guard to MIA 40 for 6 yards (A.Butler; D.McCourty).6 yds−0.67 EPA

Box score

New England Patriots: Passing
Cam NewtonQB17/2720900386.8
Miami Dolphins: Passing
Tua TagovailoaQuestionableQB20/2614501273.4
New England Patriots: Rushing
Cam NewtonQB9384.2011
Sony MichelRB10747.4017
James WhiteUNK231.504
J.J. TaylorRB122.002
Miami Dolphins: Rushing
Tua TagovailoaQuestionableQB393.025
Salvon AhmedRB231225.3131
Matt BreidaRB12867.2024
Lynn Bowden Jr.WR199.009
Patrick LairdRB22010.0012
Malcolm PerryRB144.004
New England Patriots: Receiving
Sony MichelRB11808
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR710111035
James WhiteUNK4452021
Damiere ByrdWR3424023
N'Keal HarryTE1212012
Dalton KeeneTE12202
Jakob JohnsonFB01000
Devin AsiasiTE01000
Miami Dolphins: Receiving
Salvon AhmedRB13505
Lynn Bowden Jr.WR6737014
Durham SmytheQuestionableTE5540015
Patrick LairdRB221209
Isaiah FordWR331808
Mack HollinsWR2318010
Adam ShaheenTE1215015
New England Patriots: Defense
Terez HallLB13110000
Lawrence GuyDT840000
Adrian PhillipsS761100
Kyle DuggerInactiveS540000
Devin McCourtyS520000
Adam ButlerDT421100
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB410000
John SimonLB430000
Shilique CalhounDE440000
J.C. JacksonCB430011
Tashawn BowerLB430001
Anfernee JenningsOutLB300000
Josh UcheLB210000
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE210000
Myles BryantCB220000
Stephon GilmoreCB220000
Justin BethelCB220000
Jonathan JonesCB110000
Byron CowartDT110000
Miami Dolphins: Defense
Elandon RobertsLB950100
Jerome BakerLB871100
Lynn Bowden Jr.WR110000
Brandon JonesS640000
Zach SielerDT531100
Xavien HowardCB540000
Nik NeedhamCB420000
Kyle Van NoyLB320101
Emmanuel OgbahDE311200
Christian WilkinsDT320100
Eric RoweS300100
Shaq LawsonDE220000
Andrew Van GinkelQuestionableLB100000
Raekwon DavisDT100000
Sam EguavoenLB100000
Byron JonesCB100000
Jamal PerryCB110000
Clayton FejedelemS100000
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK4/4450
Miami Dolphins: Kicking
Jason SandersPK0/102