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Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Week 17Final

Miami Dolphins 21, New England Patriots 23, Final

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

At Gillette Stadium

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The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23-21 in Week 17 on January 1, 2023 at Gillette Stadium. Mac Jones threw for 204 yards for the New England Patriots; Teddy Bridgewater threw for 161 for the Miami Dolphins.

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Showing: New England Patriots, Q4 0:57 · End of game

NEMIA(1:03) M.Jones kneels to MIA 46 for -1 yards.(:28) M.Jones kneels to MIA 47 for -1 yards. Belichick 329th career win (including postseason), 2nd all-time (Shula 347). Belichick 262nd career win with Patriots, 2nd all-time wins with one team (Halas 318).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Miami Dolphins: Punt6 plays · 21 yds · 3:12 · Started Q1 14:45 at MIA 23Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:55Took overN.Folk kicks 63 yards from NE 35 to MIA 2. R.Mostert to MIA 23 for 21 yards (A.Phillips; M.Wilson).
    2. Q1 14:451st & 10 at MIA 23(14:55) R.Mostert left end to MIA 25 for 2 yards (L.Guy, J.Bentley). NE 32-D. McCourty 204th game, t-5th in franchise history (Gostkowski).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 14:052nd & 8 at MIA 25(14:17) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to T.Hill to MIA 40 for 15 yards (D.McCourty).15 yds+1.30 EPA
    4. Q1 13:301st & 10 at MIA 40(13:38) R.Mostert left guard to MIA 42 for 2 yards (J.Bentley, J.Peppers).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    5. Q1 12:472nd & 8 at MIA 42(12:48) PENALTY on MIA-T.Bridgewater, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 42 - No Play.-5 yds−0.56 EPA
    6. Q1 12:232nd & 13 at MIA 37(12:29) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to T.Sherfield ran ob at MIA 44 for 7 yards (M.Bryant).7 yds−1.21 EPA
    7. Q1 11:423rd & 6 at MIA 19(11:49) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete deep left to T.Hill.−1.29 EPA
  2. New England Patriots: Touchdown12 plays · 66 yds · 4:18 · Started Q1 11:33 at NE 19Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 11:33Took over(11:42) T.Morstead punts 45 yards to NE 11, Center-B.Ferguson. M.Bryant to NE 19 for 8 yards (A.Van Ginkel).
    2. Q1 11:331st & 10 at NE 28(11:33) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to J.Meyers (A.Van Ginkel).−0.98 EPA
    3. Q1 11:232nd & 10 at NE 19(11:30) R.Stevenson up the middle to NE 24 for 5 yards (E.Roberts).5 yds−0.04 EPA
    4. Q1 10:473rd & 5 at NE 24(10:52) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to N.Agholor. PENALTY on MIA-K.Crossen, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at NE 24 - No Play.9 yds+1.30 EPA
    5. Q1 10:421st & 10 at NE 33(10:47) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry pushed ob at NE 35 for 2 yards (J.Baker).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    6. Q1 10:132nd & 8 at NE 35(10:14) M.Jones pass deep right to T.Thornton ran ob at MIA 41 for 24 yards [A.Van Ginkel]. Miami challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)24 yds+1.73 EPA
    7. Q1 10:001st & 10 at MIA 41(10:09) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short middle to J.Meyers to MIA 24 for 17 yards (K.Crossen, J.Holland) [J.Phillips].17 yds+1.30 EPA
    8. Q1 9:241st & 10 at MIA 24(9:31) D.Harris right end pushed ob at MIA 16 for 8 yards (J.Holland).8 yds−2.34 EPA
    9. Q1 8:442nd & 2 at NE 35(8:48) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to J.Meyers.+2.32 EPA
    10. Q1 8:383rd & 2 at MIA 16(8:44) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to J.Meyers. PENALTY on MIA-K.Kohou, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 16 - No Play.5 yds+0.60 EPA
    11. Q1 8:321st & 10 at MIA 11(8:38) (Shotgun) R.Stevenson up the middle to MIA 8 for 3 yards (C.Wilkins, J.Jenkins).3 yds−0.14 EPA
    12. Q1 7:472nd & 7 at MIA 8(7:55) (Shotgun) R.Stevenson left guard to MIA 7 for 1 yard (A.Van Ginkel; Z.Sieler).1 yd−0.50 EPA
    13. Q1 7:153rd & 6 at MIA 7(7:19) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to T.Thornton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Addington, Holder-M.Palardy.MIA 0, NE 7+2.70 EPA
  3. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown15 plays · 60 yds · 7:13 · Started Q1 7:08 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q1 7:15Took overN.Folk kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 7:081st & 10 at MIA 25(7:15) (Shotgun) J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 28 for 3 yards (D.Godchaux; J.Tavai).3 yds−0.15 EPA
    3. Q1 6:342nd & 7 at MIA 29(6:40) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to J.Wilson.−0.71 EPA
    4. Q1 6:203rd & 7 at MIA 28(6:34) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater scrambles right end to MIA 34 for 6 yards (J.Peppers, J.Bentley).6 yds+0.97 EPA
    5. Q1 5:394th & 1 at MIA 34(5:39) (Run formation) PENALTY on MIA-R.Hunt, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 34 - No Play.-5 yds−0.92 EPA
    6. Q1 5:324th & 6 at MIA 29(5:39) T.Morstead punts 40 yards to NE 31, Center-B.Ferguson, out of bounds. PENALTY on NE-B.Schooler, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 29 - No Play.5 yds+0.92 EPA
    7. Q1 5:254th & 1 at MIA 34(5:32) J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 36 for 2 yards (D.Wise).2 yds+0.51 EPA
    8. Q1 4:441st & 10 at MIA 36(4:50) J.Wilson right end pushed ob at MIA 38 for 2 yards (Jo.Jones).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    9. Q1 4:012nd & 8 at MIA 38(4:07) J.Wilson right guard to MIA 40 for 2 yards (K.Dugger; D.Godchaux).2 yds−0.38 EPA
    10. Q1 3:113rd & 6 at MIA 40(3:22) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to J.Wilson to NE 47 for 13 yards (J.Tavai).13 yds+1.57 EPA
    11. Q1 2:391st & 10 at NE 47(2:45) J.Wilson right tackle to NE 43 for 4 yards (J.Bentley, K.Dugger).4 yds−0.03 EPA
    12. Q1 1:562nd & 6 at NE 43(2:04) T.Bridgewater pass deep left to T.Hill ran ob at NE 24 for 19 yards.19 yds+1.68 EPA
    13. Q1 1:291st & 10 at NE 24(1:35) J.Wilson left tackle to NE 19 for 5 yards (D.Wise; J.Tavai).5 yds+0.10 EPA
    14. Q1 0:412nd & 5 at NE 19(:51) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to M.Gesicki to NE 5 for 14 yards (D.McCourty).14 yds+1.35 EPA
    15. Q1 0:041st & Goal at NE 5(:11) (Shotgun) R.Mostert right guard to NE 2 for 3 yards (L.Guy).3 yds+0.14 EPA
    16. Q2 14:552nd & Goal at NE 2Tyreek Hill 2 Yd Rush J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-T.Morstead.MIA 7, NE 7+1.06 EPA
  4. New England Patriots: Punt6 plays · 30 yds · 3:28 · Started Q2 14:47 at NE 25Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 14:55Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 14:471st & 10 at NE 25(14:55) M.Jones pass short middle to D.Harris to NE 30 for 5 yards (E.Roberts).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q2 14:132nd & 5 at NE 30(14:21) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to J.Meyers to NE 29 for -1 yards (K.Kohou).-1 yd−0.81 EPA
    4. Q2 13:333rd & 6 at NE 29(13:45) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass deep right to H.Henry to MIA 42 for 29 yards (J.Holland). MIA-J.Holland was injured during the play.29 yds+2.54 EPA
    5. Q2 13:181st & 10 at MIA 42(13:26) (Shotgun) M.Jones sacked at NE 49 for -9 yards (C.Wilkins).-9 yds−1.42 EPA
    6. Q2 12:392nd & 19 at NE 49(12:48) R.Stevenson right tackle to MIA 33 for 18 yards (E.Rowe).18 yds+2.02 EPA
    7. Q2 11:533rd & 1 at MIA 33(12:03) M.Jones sacked at MIA 45 for -12 yards (E.Roberts).-12 yds−4.54 EPA
  5. Miami Dolphins: Missed field goal8 plays · 47 yds · 4:50 · Started Q2 11:11 at MIA 20Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 11:19Took over(11:28) M.Palardy punts 45 yards to end zone, Center-T.Addington, Touchback.
    2. Q2 11:111st & 10 at MIA 20(11:19) R.Mostert left end to MIA 24 for 4 yards (M.Bryant).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q2 10:272nd & 6 at MIA 24(10:37) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to R.Mostert to MIA 32 for 8 yards (R.McMillan).8 yds+0.67 EPA
    4. Q2 9:561st & 10 at MIA 32(10:02) R.Mostert left guard to MIA 38 for 6 yards (D.Godchaux).6 yds+0.34 EPA
    5. Q2 9:192nd & 4 at MIA 38(9:25) (Shotgun) R.Mostert up the middle to MIA 39 for 1 yard (L.Guy).1 yd−0.46 EPA
    6. Q2 8:283rd & 3 at MIA 39(8:41) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to R.Mostert to NE 36 for 25 yards (J.Uche).25 yds+2.05 EPA
    7. Q2 7:391st & 10 at NE 36(7:50) (Shotgun) J.Wilson right guard to NE 34 for 2 yards (J.Bentley).2 yds−0.23 EPA
    8. Q2 7:002nd & 8 at NE 34(7:09) J.Wilson right guard to NE 33 for 1 yard (R.McMillan).1 yd−2.13 EPA
    9. Q2 6:263rd & 7 at MIA 41(6:30) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to J.Waddle.−3.22 EPA
  6. New England Patriots: Punt4 plays · -2 yds · 0:53 · Started Q2 6:21 at NE 41Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 6:21Took over(6:26) J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-T.Morstead.
    2. Q2 6:211st & 10 at NE 41(6:21) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-T.Brown, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 41 - No Play.-5 yds−0.53 EPA
    3. Q2 6:151st & 15 at NE 36(6:21) R.Stevenson up the middle to NE 39 for 3 yards (J.Phillips).3 yds+0.17 EPA
    4. Q2 5:462nd & 12 at NE 47(5:46) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short right. thrown away from outside the pocket−1.05 EPA
    5. Q2 5:383rd & 12 at NE 39(5:42) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to R.Stevenson.−1.27 EPA
  7. Miami Dolphins: Punt7 plays · 30 yds · 3:24 · Started Q2 5:16 at MIA 22Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 5:28Took over(5:38) M.Palardy punts 37 yards to MIA 24, Center-T.Addington. C.Wilson to MIA 32 for 8 yards (A.Phillips). PENALTY on MIA-E.Campbell, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 24.
    2. Q2 5:161st & 10 at MIA 14(5:28) R.Mostert right guard to MIA 18 for 4 yards (A.Phillips).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    3. Q2 4:382nd & 6 at MIA 18(4:51) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to D.Smythe to MIA 27 for 9 yards (J.Bentley, M.Judon).9 yds+0.71 EPA
    4. Q2 3:561st & 10 at MIA 27(4:09) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short left to J.Wilson to MIA 36 for 9 yards (M.Bryant).9 yds+1.05 EPA
    5. Q2 3:212nd & 1 at MIA 36(3:28) J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 11 yards (K.Dugger, J.Tavai).11 yds+0.07 EPA
    6. Q2 2:411st & 10 at MIA 47(2:48) J.Wilson right tackle to MIA 47 for no gain (J.Bentley; A.Phillips).−0.54 EPA
    7. Q2 2:002nd & 10 at MIA 47(2:06) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater sacked at MIA 35 for -12 yards (Ca.Davis).-12 yds−1.82 EPA
    8. Q2 1:523rd & 22 at MIA 35(2:00) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to J.Waddle pushed ob at NE 48 for 17 yards (Jo.Jones).17 yds−0.11 EPA
  8. New England Patriots: Punt7 plays · 27 yds · 2:30 · Started Q2 1:35 at NE 2Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 1:52Took over(1:52) T.Morstead punts 46 yards to NE 2, Center-B.Ferguson, out of bounds.
    2. Q2 1:351st & 10 at NE 2(1:45) D.Harris up the middle to NE 13 for 11 yards (J.Holland).11 yds+0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 1:001st & 10 at NE 13(1:13) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short middle to D.Harris to NE 22 for 9 yards (J.Baker; A.Van Ginkel).9 yds+0.92 EPA
    4. Q2 0:452nd & 1 at NE 22(:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to T.Thornton.−0.70 EPA
    5. Q2 0:393rd & 1 at NE 22(:45) (Shotgun) D.Harris up the middle to NE 22 for no gain (E.Roberts; R.Davis).−0.50 EPA
    6. Q3 15:00J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    7. Q3 14:561st & 10 at NE 10(15:00) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short middle to J.Meyers (J.Baker).+0.31 EPA
    8. Q3 14:482nd & 10 at NE 25(14:56) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to D.Harris to NE 29 for 4 yards (C.Wilkins).4 yds−0.19 EPA
    9. Q3 14:133rd & 6 at NE 29(14:18) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to N.Agholor.−2.51 EPA
  9. Miami Dolphins: Punt3 plays · 1 yds · 0:47 · Started Q3 13:59 at MIA 40Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q3 14:05Took over(14:13) M.Palardy punts 34 yards to MIA 37, Center-T.Addington. C.Wilson to MIA 40 for 3 yards (B.Schooler). MIA-C.Wilson was injured during the play.
    2. Q3 13:591st & 10 at MIA 40(14:05) J.Wilson right tackle to MIA 41 for 1 yard (J.Peppers).1 yd+0.75 EPA
    3. Q3 13:192nd & 9 at NE 38(13:26) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete deep right to T.Hill.−1.84 EPA
    4. Q3 13:133rd & 9 at MIA 41(13:19) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short left to T.Sherfield (M.Bryant).−1.30 EPA
  10. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 3 yds · 0:54 · Started Q3 12:56 at NE 10Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q3 13:12Took over(13:12) T.Morstead punts 51 yards to NE 8, Center-B.Ferguson. M.Bryant to NE 10 for 2 yards (E.Roberts).
    2. Q3 12:561st & 10 at NE 10(13:01) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to H.Henry.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q3 12:492nd & 10 at NE 10(12:56) R.Stevenson left guard to NE 13 for 3 yards (E.Roberts, J.Baker).3 yds+2.25 EPA
    4. Q3 12:123rd & 7 at MIA 41(12:18) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short middle to R.Stevenson.−5.10 EPA
  11. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown5 plays · 23 yds · 2:38 · Started Q3 11:51 at NE 38Score after the drive: 14–7
    1. Q3 12:02Took over(12:12) M.Palardy punts 38 yards to MIA 49, Center-T.Addington. C.Wilson to NE 41 for 10 yards (M.Slater). NE-J.Bentley was injured during the play.
    2. Q3 11:511st & 10 at NE 41(12:02) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to J.Waddle to NE 18 for 23 yards (M.Bryant).23 yds+1.60 EPA
    3. Q3 11:211st & 10 at NE 18(11:28) (Shotgun) R.Mostert up the middle to NE 15 for 3 yards (D.Wise, R.McMillan).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    4. Q3 10:352nd & 7 at NE 15(10:44) (Shotgun) J.Wilson right end to NE 6 for 9 yards (Jo.Jones, C.Barmore). reverse9 yds+1.20 EPA
    5. Q3 9:491st & Goal at NE 6(9:58) (Shotgun) R.Mostert left guard to NE 2 for 4 yards (J.Tavai).4 yds+0.31 EPA
    6. Q3 9:172nd & Goal at NE 2(9:22) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to R.Mostert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [C.Barmore].J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-T.Morstead.MIA 14, NE 7+1.06 EPA
  12. New England Patriots: Field goal10 plays · 51 yds · 5:05 · Started Q3 9:01 at NE 18Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q3 9:13Took overJ.Sanders kicks 68 yards from MIA 35 to NE -3. P.Strong to NE 18 for 21 yards (C.Fejedelem).
    2. Q3 9:011st & 10 at NE 18(9:13) D.Harris up the middle to NE 19 for 1 yard (E.Roberts; C.Wilkins).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    3. Q3 8:242nd & 9 at NE 19(8:33) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to H.Henry to NE 30 for 11 yards (J.Holland).11 yds+1.02 EPA
    4. Q3 7:461st & 10 at NE 30(7:55) D.Harris up the middle to NE 30 for no gain (M.Ingram, E.Roberts).−0.54 EPA
    5. Q3 7:092nd & 10 at NE 30(7:20) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to J.Meyers to NE 35 for 5 yards (J.Baker).5 yds+0.04 EPA
    6. Q3 6:283rd & 5 at NE 35(6:41) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass deep left to T.Thornton to MIA 36 for 29 yards (J.Holland).29 yds+0.22 EPA
    7. Q3 5:491st & 10 at NE 24(5:54) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to T.Thornton.+1.80 EPA
    8. Q3 5:412nd & 10 at MIA 36(5:49) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to R.Stevenson to MIA 32 for 4 yards (J.Phillips).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    9. Q3 5:153rd & 6 at MIA 32(5:15) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-K.Bourne, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 32 - No Play.-5 yds−0.79 EPA
    10. Q3 4:433rd & 11 at MIA 37(4:52) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short middle to H.Henry to MIA 31 for 6 yards (J.Holland, E.Rowe).6 yds+0.88 EPA
    11. Q3 4:034th & 5 at MIA 31(4:08) N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Addington, Holder-M.Palardy.MIA 14, NE 10−0.01 EPA
  13. Miami Dolphins: Interception3 plays · -6 yds · 1:00 · Started Q3 3:51 at MIA 30Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q3 3:56Took overN.Folk kicks 63 yards from NE 35 to MIA 2. R.Mostert pushed ob at MIA 29 for 27 yards (J.Peppers).
    2. Q3 3:511st & 10 at NE 38(3:56) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short left to J.Waddle [J.Uche].−2.46 EPA
    3. Q3 3:452nd & 10 at MIA 29(3:51) (Shotgun) J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 29 for no gain (C.Barmore).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 3:453rd & 10 at MIA 29(3:09) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIA-B.Shell, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 29 - No Play.-5 yds−6.17 EPA
  14. New England Patriots: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 2:51 at MIA 15Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q3 2:51Took overKyle Dugger 39 Yd Interception Return (Nick Folk PAT failed)MIA 14, NE 16
  15. Miami Dolphins: Interception7 plays · 33 yds · 3:18 · Started Q3 2:36 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q3 2:51Took overN.Folk kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 2:361st & 10 at MIA 25(2:51) MIA 19-Thompson now at QB S.Thompson pass short right to R.Mostert to MIA 21 for -4 yards (J.Bentley).-4 yds−0.92 EPA
    3. Q3 1:582nd & 14 at MIA 21(2:09) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short right to R.Mostert to MIA 25 for 4 yards (K.Dugger).4 yds−0.28 EPA
    4. Q3 1:253rd & 10 at MIA 25(1:26) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-J.Uche, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 25 - No Play.5 yds+0.61 EPA
    5. Q3 0:553rd & 5 at MIA 30(1:06) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left to R.Mostert to MIA 47 for 17 yards (J.Peppers, M.Bryant). PENALTY on NE-J.Bentley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 47.32 yds+2.70 EPA
    6. Q3 0:291st & 10 at NE 38(:39) J.Wilson left end to NE 37 for 1 yard (A.Jennings).1 yd−1.90 EPA
    7. Q4 14:552nd & 9 at MIA 37(15:00) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short left to T.Sherfield (Jo.Jones).+0.85 EPA
    8. Q4 14:463rd & 9 at NE 37(14:55) (Shotgun) S.Thompson scrambles up the middle ran ob at NE 26 for 11 yards (M.Bryant). PENALTY on MIA-T.Hill, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at NE 37 - No Play.-5 yds−4.11 EPA
  16. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 6 yds · 1:23 · Started Q4 14:10 at NE 37Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q4 14:18Took over(14:24) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left intended for T.Hill INTERCEPTED by Jo.Jones at NE 35. Jo.Jones pushed ob at NE 37 for 2 yards (T.Hill).
    2. Q4 14:101st & 10 at NE 37(14:18) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to J.Meyers to NE 38 for 1 yard (K.Kohou).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    3. Q4 13:322nd & 9 at NE 38(13:42) (Shotgun) D.Harris left guard to NE 42 for 4 yards (Z.Sieler; R.Davis).4 yds−0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 12:573rd & 5 at NE 35(13:02) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to T.Thornton.−1.86 EPA
  17. Miami Dolphins: Punt6 plays · 22 yds · 2:53 · Started Q4 12:36 at MIA 20Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q4 12:47Took over(12:57) M.Palardy punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-T.Addington, Touchback.
    2. Q4 12:361st & 10 at MIA 20(12:47) (Shotgun) S.Thompson scrambles left end to MIA 24 for 4 yards (D.Godchaux).4 yds+2.93 EPA
    3. Q4 11:582nd & 6 at NE 28(12:02) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short left to J.Wilson.−3.66 EPA
    4. Q4 11:463rd & 6 at MIA 24(11:58) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short right to J.Waddle to MIA 36 for 12 yards (J.Peppers).12 yds+1.59 EPA
    5. Q4 11:041st & 10 at MIA 36(11:13) J.Wilson right tackle to MIA 38 for 2 yards (J.Bentley; J.Tavai).2 yds−0.48 EPA
    6. Q4 10:232nd & 8 at MIA 35(10:29) S.Thompson pass incomplete short left to A.Ingold.−0.47 EPA
    7. Q4 10:113rd & 8 at MIA 38(10:23) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left to T.Hill to MIA 42 for 4 yards (M.Bryant) [C.Barmore].4 yds−1.25 EPA
  18. New England Patriots: Touchdown12 plays · 74 yds · 5:03 · Started Q4 9:32 at NE 11Score after the drive: 14–23
    1. Q4 9:43Took over(9:51) T.Morstead punts 47 yards to NE 11, Center-B.Ferguson, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q4 9:321st & 10 at NE 11(9:43) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to K.Bourne to NE 27 for 16 yards (C.Wilkins).16 yds+0.88 EPA
    3. Q4 9:021st & 10 at NE 27(9:06) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to K.Bourne (C.Wilkins).−0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 8:542nd & 10 at NE 27(9:02) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to R.Stevenson pushed ob at NE 32 for 5 yards (J.Phillips).5 yds−0.01 EPA
    5. Q4 8:123rd & 5 at NE 32(8:21) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass deep right to J.Meyers pushed ob at MIA 43 for 25 yards (J.Holland).25 yds+2.22 EPA
    6. Q4 7:381st & 10 at MIA 43(7:46) R.Stevenson up the middle to MIA 35 for 8 yards (J.Jenkins).8 yds+0.90 EPA
    7. Q4 7:102nd & 2 at MIA 35(7:16) M.Jones up the middle to MIA 32 for 3 yards (Z.Sieler).3 yds+0.01 EPA
    8. Q4 6:351st & 10 at MIA 32(6:44) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to H.Henry pushed ob at MIA 28 for 4 yards (J.Baker).4 yds+0.03 EPA
    9. Q4 6:012nd & 6 at MIA 28(6:11) R.Stevenson left guard to MIA 27 for 1 yard (R.Davis; C.Wilkins).1 yd−0.51 EPA
    10. Q4 5:273rd & 5 at MIA 27(5:33) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep right to J.Meyers. PENALTY on MIA-K.Crossen, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 27 - No Play.22 yds+2.44 EPA
    11. Q4 5:211st & Goal at MIA 5(5:27) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to T.Thornton.−0.52 EPA
    12. Q4 5:122nd & Goal at MIA 5(5:21) J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. D.Harris right guard to MIA 1 for 4 yards (E.Roberts).4 yds+0.31 EPA
    13. Q4 4:373rd & Goal at MIA 1Jakobi Meyers 2 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)MIA 14, NE 23+1.41 EPA
  19. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs3 plays · -6 yds · 1:00 · Started Q4 4:23 at MIA 32Score after the drive: 14–23
    1. Q4 4:29Took overN.Folk kicks 64 yards from NE 35 to MIA 1. R.Mostert pushed ob at MIA 32 for 31 yards (M.Slater).
    2. Q4 4:231st & 10 at NE 43(4:29) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short left to J.Wilson [D.Wise].−1.93 EPA
    3. Q4 4:162nd & 10 at MIA 32(4:23) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete deep right to T.Sherfield (K.Dugger).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q4 4:103rd & 10 at MIA 32(4:16) (Shotgun) S.Thompson sacked at MIA 26 for -6 yards (C.Barmore).-6 yds−3.91 EPA
  20. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · 6 yds · 0:51 · Started Q4 3:19 at MIA 35Score after the drive: 14–23
    1. Q4 3:23Took over(3:31) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left to J.Wilson to MIA 35 for 9 yards (T.Hayes).
    2. Q4 3:191st & 10 at MIA 35(3:23) J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. D.Harris up the middle to MIA 35 for no gain (Z.Sieler; J.Jenkins).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q4 2:392nd & 10 at MIA 35(2:45) J.Ferentz reported in as eligible. D.Harris up the middle to MIA 31 for 4 yards (Z.Sieler).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    4. Q4 2:343rd & 6 at MIA 31(2:39) K.Bourne right end to MIA 29 for 2 yards (E.Roberts).2 yds−5.01 EPA
  21. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown11 plays · 46 yds · 1:22 · Started Q4 2:25 at MIA 39Score after the drive: 21–23
    1. Q4 2:28Took over(2:34) (Shotgun) M.Jones sacked at MIA 39 for -10 yards (Z.Sieler).
    2. Q4 2:251st & 10 at MIA 39(2:32) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left to R.Mostert to MIA 43 for 4 yards (R.McMillan).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    3. Q4 2:182nd & 6 at MIA 43(2:25) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short right to R.Mostert to MIA 49 for 6 yards (T.Hayes).6 yds+0.55 EPA
    4. Q4 2:101st & 10 at MIA 49(2:18) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short left to S.Ahmed pushed ob at NE 43 for 8 yards (J.Peppers; M.Bryant) [C.Barmore].8 yds+2.91 EPA
    5. Q4 2:062nd & 2 at NE 8(2:10) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short right to J.Wilson.−2.87 EPA
    6. Q4 2:063rd & 2 at NE 43(2:06) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIA, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NE 43 - No Play.-5 yds−0.89 EPA
    7. Q4 2:003rd & 7 at NE 48(2:06) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short left to M.Gesicki.−0.16 EPA
    8. Q4 1:484th & 7 at NE 48(2:00) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short middle to T.Hill to NE 31 for 17 yards (K.Dugger).17 yds+3.67 EPA
    9. Q4 1:301st & Goal at NE 4(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short middle to M.Gesicki.−2.15 EPA
    10. Q4 1:202nd & 10 at NE 31(1:30) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass short right to T.Sherfield to NE 8 for 23 yards (J.Peppers, Jo.Jones). NE-Jo.Jones was injured during the play.23 yds+1.74 EPA
    11. Q4 1:111st & Goal at NE 8(1:16) (Shotgun) S.Thompson pass incomplete short right to M.Gesicki [M.Judon]. PENALTY on NE-T.Hayes, Defensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced at NE 8 - No Play.4 yds+0.57 EPA
    12. Q4 1:041st & Goal at NE 4Mike Gesicki Pass From Skylar Thompson for 4 Yds J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-T.Morstead.MIA 21, NE 23+1.68 EPA
  22. New England Patriots: End of game2 plays · -2 yds · 0:30 · Started Q4 0:57 at MIA 45Score after the drive: 21–23
    1. Q4 1:03Took overJ.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. H.Henry (didn't try to advance) to MIA 45 for no gain.
    2. Q4 0:571st & 10 at MIA 45(1:03) M.Jones kneels to MIA 46 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.88 EPA
    3. Q4 0:272nd & 11 at MIA 46(:28) M.Jones kneels to MIA 47 for -1 yards. Belichick 329th career win (including postseason), 2nd all-time (Shula 347). Belichick 262nd career win with Patriots, 2nd all-time wins with one team (Halas 318).-1 yd−1.44 EPA

Box score

Miami Dolphins: Passing
Skylar ThompsonInjured reserveQB12/2110411166.4
Teddy BridgewaterQB12/1916111185.6
New England Patriots: Passing
Mac JonesQB20/3320420398.5
Miami Dolphins: Rushing
Skylar ThompsonInjured reserveQB144.004
Teddy BridgewaterQB166.006
Jeff Wilson Jr.RB15453.0011
Raheem MostertRB9293.206
Tyreek HillWR122.012
New England Patriots: Rushing
Mac JonesQB310.303
Damien HarrisRB9313.4011
Rhamondre StevensonRB8425.3018
Kendrick BourneWR122.002
Miami Dolphins: Receiving
Jeff Wilson Jr.RB3731013
Raheem MostertRB8862125
Tyreek HillWR4755019
Jaylen WaddleQuestionableWR3552023
Mike GesickiTE2418114
Trent SherfieldWR2630023
Durham SmytheOutTE11909
Salvon AhmedRB11808
Alec IngoldFB01000
New England Patriots: Receiving
Damien HarrisRB331809
Rhamondre StevensonRB24905
Jakobi MeyersQuestionableWR6949125
Hunter HenryTE5652029
Tyquan ThorntonOutWR3760129
Kendrick BourneWR1216016
Nelson AgholorWR01000
Miami Dolphins: Defense
Elandon RobertsLB1071100
Jevon HollandS870000
Zach SielerDT631100
Tyreek HillWR110000
Christian WilkinsDT641101
Jerome BakerLB530001
Jaelan PhillipsQuestionableLB330000
Andrew Van GinkelQuestionableLB310001
John JenkinsDT310000
Raekwon DavisDT300000
Kader KohouCB220100
Eric RoweS210000
Keion CrossenCB110000
Melvin IngramLB110000
Clayton FejedelemS110000
New England Patriots: Defense
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB950100
Jabrill PeppersS860000
Myles BryantCB750001
Jahlani TavaiLB620000
Kyle DuggerInactiveS530012
Davon GodchauxDT420000
Jonathan JonesCB430012
Raekwon McMillanLB430000
Adrian PhillipsS420000
Christian BarmoreInactiveDT321100
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE320000
Lawrence GuyDT330000
Devin McCourtyS220000
Matthew SlaterWR220000
Tae HayesCB220000
Anfernee JenningsOutLB110000
Josh UcheLB110000
Mack Wilson Sr.QuestionableLB100000
Matthew JudonDE100000
Brenden SchoolerNon-football injuryS110000
Carl Davis Jr.DT111100
Miami Dolphins: Kicking
Jason SandersPK0/103
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK1/1492