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Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Week 1Final

Miami Dolphins 11, New England Patriots 21, Final

Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11

At Gillette Stadium

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The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11 in Week 1 on September 13, 2020 at Gillette Stadium. Cam Newton threw for 155 yards for the New England Patriots; Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 191 for the Miami Dolphins.

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Showing: New England Patriots, Q4 1:19 · End of game

NEMIA(1:28) R.Burkhead up the middle to NE 19 for -1 yards (E.Roberts).(1:23) (Shotgun) J.Herron and M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. C.Newton left tackle to NE 30 for 11 yards (R.Davis).(:37) C.Newton kneels to NE 29 for -1 yards. Patriots 550th victory in franchise history, 1st original AFL team to reach that milestone.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 15:00 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  2. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 1:09 · Started Q1 15:00 at NE 29Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took over(15:00) J.Howard right guard to MIA 29 for 4 yards (J.Bentley, B.Copeland).
  3. Miami Dolphins: Punt1 play · 3 yds · 0:10 · Started Q1 13:06 at MIA 31Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:51Took over(14:30) J.Howard up the middle to MIA 31 for 2 yards (L.Guy).
    2. Q1 13:063rd & 4 at MIA 31(13:51) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to D.Parker to MIA 34 for 3 yards.3 yds−2.64 EPA
  4. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:01 · Started Q1 12:56 at MIA 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:56Took over(13:06) M.Haack punts 45 yards to NE 21, Center-B.Ferguson. D.Byrd MUFFS catch, touched at NE 22, recovered by NE-J.Jackson at NE 21. J.Jackson to NE 20 for -1 yards (A.Van Ginkel).
  5. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:40 · Started Q1 12:55 at NE 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:55Took over(12:55) M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. S.Michel left guard to NE 27 for 7 yards (J.Baker, Br.Jones).
  6. New England Patriots: Punt6 plays · 12 yds · 3:32 · Started Q1 11:39 at NE 37Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:15Took over(12:15) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to NE 37 for 10 yards (K.Van Noy).
    2. Q1 11:391st & 10 at NE 37(11:39) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to NE 42 for 5 yards (A.Van Ginkel).5 yds+0.13 EPA
    3. Q1 11:012nd & 5 at NE 42(11:01) S.Michel up the middle to NE 46 for 4 yards (A.Van Ginkel, J.Baker). measurement4 yds+0.20 EPA
    4. Q1 10:273rd & 1 at NE 46(10:27) M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. S.Michel left guard to NE 48 for 2 yards (Br.Jones, By.Jones).2 yds+0.25 EPA
    5. Q1 9:491st & 10 at NE 48(9:49) C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to J.Edelman (B.McCain).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q1 9:422nd & 10 at NE 48(9:43) C.Newton sacked at NE 39 for -9 yards (J.Baker).-9 yds−1.47 EPA
    7. Q1 8:203rd & 19 at NE 39(9:03) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White to NE 49 for 10 yards (K.Grugier-Hill) [S.Lawson].10 yds+1.39 EPA
  7. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q1 8:07 at MIA 11Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 8:07Took over(8:20) J.Bailey punts 40 yards to MIA 11, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-C.Davis.
  8. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 7:28 at NE 23Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:28Took over(8:07) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to D.Parker to MIA 23 for 12 yards (J.Jones).
  9. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 7:28 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:28Took over(7:35) (Shotgun) J.Howard up the middle to MIA 25 for 2 yards (C.Winovich, B.Copeland).
  10. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 7:28 at NE 31Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:28Took over(6:51) R.Fitzpatrick to MIA 20 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIA 20. R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to P.Laird to MIA 31 for 6 yards (A.Phillips, J.Simon).
  11. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 2:17 · Started Q1 7:28 at MIA 44Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:28Took over(6:13) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gaskin pushed ob at MIA 44 for 13 yards (A.Phillips) [D.Wise].
  12. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · -3 yds · 0:34 · Started Q1 5:11 at NE 45Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 5:11Took over(5:57) J.Howard left guard to MIA 45 for 1 yard (C.Winovich, J.Bentley).
    2. Q1 5:112nd & 9 at NE 45(5:11) J.Howard up the middle to MIA 42 for -3 yards (C.Winovich).-3 yds−0.87 EPA
  13. Miami Dolphins: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:14 · Started Q1 4:37 at MIA 42Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 4:37Took over(4:37) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to I.Ford.
  14. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 9 yds · 1:12 · Started Q1 4:23 at NE 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 4:23Took over(4:31) M.Haack punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-B.Ferguson, Touchback.
    2. Q1 4:231st & 10 at NE 20(4:23) R.Burkhead left tackle to NE 25 for 5 yards (D.Godchaux, Br.Jones).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 3:492nd & 5 at NE 25(3:49) R.Burkhead up the middle to NE 29 for 4 yards (J.Perry, E.Rowe).4 yds+1.86 EPA
  15. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:40 · Started Q1 3:11 at MIA 31Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 3:11Took over(3:11) (Shotgun) M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. S.Michel left tackle to NE 31 for 2 yards (E.Roberts, S.Lawson).
  16. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · 20 yds · 1:52 · Started Q1 1:52 at MIA 44Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 2:31Took over(2:31) C.Newton pass short left to R.Izzo to MIA 44 for 25 yards (B.McCain).
    2. Q1 1:521st & 10 at MIA 44(1:52) (Shotgun) R.Burkhead left end to MIA 29 for 15 yards (B.McCain).15 yds+1.20 EPA
    3. Q1 1:151st & 10 at MIA 29(1:15) R.Burkhead up the middle to MIA 30 for -1 yards (D.Godchaux).-1 yd−0.65 EPA
    4. Q1 0:382nd & 11 at MIA 30(:38) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to N.Harry pushed ob at MIA 24 for 6 yards (J.Perry).6 yds−8.12 EPA
  17. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs2 plays · 13 yds · 1:48 · Started Q2 15:00 at NE 17Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q2 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to MIA 17 for 7 yards (Br.Jones).
    2. Q2 15:001st & 10 at NE 17(14:18) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Edelman to MIA 11 for 6 yards (Br.Jones). NE 11- Edelman 600th career rec, 2nd in franchise history (Welker 672).6 yds+0.19 EPA
    3. Q2 15:002nd & 4 at NE 11(13:43) (Shotgun) J.White left end to MIA 4 for 7 yards (J.Baker).7 yds−11.88 EPA
  18. New England Patriots: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 13:12 at MIA 15Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 13:12Took over(13:17) C.Newton right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-1 Newton 59th career rush TD, extends NFL record for rush TD by a QB (Young 54).N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.MIA 0, NE 7
  19. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:01 · Started Q2 13:12 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 13:12Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  20. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q2 13:11 at NE 38Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 13:11Took over(13:12) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Parker to MIA 39 for 14 yards (J.Jackson).
  21. Miami Dolphins: Interception1 play · 0 yds · 0:13 · Started Q2 11:52 at MIA 38Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 12:32Took over(12:32) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gaskin to MIA 38 for -1 yards (B.Copeland).
    2. Q2 11:522nd & 11 at MIA 38(11:52) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to P.Williams.−4.90 EPA
  22. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 4 yds · 0:41 · Started Q2 11:39 at MIA 35Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q2 11:39Took over(11:47) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for P.Williams INTERCEPTED by S.Gilmore at 50. S.Gilmore ran ob at MIA 35 for 15 yards.
    2. Q2 11:391st & 10 at MIA 35(11:39) S.Michel right guard to MIA 32 for 3 yards (K.Van Noy).3 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q2 10:582nd & 7 at MIA 32(10:58) (Shotgun) J.White left guard to MIA 31 for 1 yard (C.Wilkins).1 yd−5.57 EPA
  23. Miami Dolphins: Field goal11 plays · 9 yds · 5:16 · Started Q2 9:09 at NE 37Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 10:58Took over(10:21) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at MIA 37 for -6 yards (C.Wilkins).
    2. Q2 9:094th & 12 at NE 37(9:15) J.Bailey punts 24 yards to MIA 13, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.−1.56 EPA
    3. Q2 9:091st & 10 at MIA 13(9:09) M.Gaskin up the middle to MIA 20 for 7 yards (S.Calhoun, D.McCourty).7 yds+0.52 EPA
    4. Q2 8:332nd & 3 at MIA 20(8:33) M.Gaskin left tackle to MIA 23 for 3 yards (L.Guy, S.Calhoun).3 yds+0.05 EPA
    5. Q2 7:481st & 10 at MIA 23(7:48) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to D.Parker to MIA 41 for 18 yards (D.McCourty).18 yds+1.02 EPA
    6. Q2 7:261st & 10 at MIA 41(7:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to MIA 46 for 5 yards (L.Guy, S.Calhoun).5 yds+0.08 EPA
    7. Q2 6:472nd & 5 at MIA 46(6:47) (Shotgun) M.Breida left tackle to NE 48 for 6 yards (T.Brooks, A.Butler).6 yds+0.47 EPA
    8. Q2 6:041st & 10 at NE 48(6:04) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to P.Williams to NE 28 for 20 yards (S.Gilmore).20 yds+1.48 EPA
    9. Q2 5:241st & 10 at NE 28(5:24) (Shotgun) M.Breida right tackle to NE 28 for no gain (J.Simon, D.Wise).−0.54 EPA
    10. Q2 4:452nd & 10 at NE 28(4:45) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to NE 28 for no gain (B.Cowart).−0.66 EPA
    11. Q2 4:023rd & 10 at NE 28(4:02) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to P.Williams.−0.02 EPA
    12. Q2 3:534th & 10 at NE 28(3:57) J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Haack. partially blocked by NE 99-CowartMIA 3, NE 7+0.09 EPA
  24. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 9 yds · 1:40 · Started Q2 3:53 at NE 25Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 3:53Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 3:531st & 10 at NE 25(3:53) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to N.Harry (C.Wilkins).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q2 3:502nd & 10 at NE 25(3:50) J.Taylor up the middle to NE 29 for 4 yards (C.Wilkins, J.Baker).4 yds−0.19 EPA
    4. Q2 3:083rd & 6 at NE 29(3:08) (Shotgun) J.White right guard to NE 34 for 5 yards (J.Baker, C.Wilkins).5 yds−0.79 EPA
  25. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs6 plays · 41 yds · 1:11 · Started Q2 2:00 at MIA 8Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 2:13Took over(2:26) J.Bailey punts 55 yards to MIA 11, Center-J.Cardona. J.Grant to MIA 8 for -3 yards (M.Slater).
    2. Q2 2:001st & 10 at MIA 8(2:13) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin right end ran ob at MIA 16 for 8 yards (D.McCourty).8 yds+0.63 EPA
    3. Q2 2:002nd & 2 at MIA 16(2:00) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to MIA 26 for 10 yards (A.Phillips, C.Winovich).10 yds+0.16 EPA
    4. Q2 1:421st & 10 at MIA 26(1:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to P.Williams (J.Jackson).−0.56 EPA
    5. Q2 1:382nd & 10 at MIA 26(1:38) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gaskin pushed ob at MIA 41 for 15 yards (S.Gilmore).15 yds+1.35 EPA
    6. Q2 1:321st & 10 at MIA 41(1:32) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gaskin to MIA 40 for -1 yards (J.Simon, T.Brooks) [C.Winovich].-1 yd−0.80 EPA
    7. Q2 1:082nd & 11 at MIA 40(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to M.Gesicki to MIA 49 for 9 yards (J.Williams).9 yds−2.06 EPA
  26. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · -3 yds · 0:19 · Started Q2 0:37 at MIA 44Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:49Took over(:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida right guard to NE 43 for 8 yards (T.Brooks, S.Gilmore). PENALTY on MIA-E.Flowers, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 44.
    2. Q2 0:373rd & 5 at NE 46(:41) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to J.Grant to NE 47 for 7 yards (A.Phillips).7 yds+1.13 EPA
    3. Q2 0:371st & 10 at MIA 47(:37) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for J.Grant INTERCEPTED by A.Phillips at NE 39. A.Phillips to NE 44 for 5 yards (J.Grant).5 yds−0.47 EPA
    4. Q2 0:251st & 10 at NE 44(:31) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.White to MIA 47 for 9 yards (Br.Jones, By.Jones).9 yds+0.56 EPA
  27. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:03 · Started Q2 0:18 at NE 31Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:18Took over(:25) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Edelman pushed ob at MIA 31 for 16 yards (Br.Jones).
  28. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · -32 yds · 0:14 · Started Q2 0:15 at MIA 33Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:15Took over(:18) (Shotgun) C.Newton right guard to MIA 33 for -2 yards (C.Wilkins).
    2. Q2 0:152nd & 12 at MIA 33(:15) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to R.Izzo (C.Wilkins).−0.69 EPA
    3. Q2 0:113rd & 12 at MIA 33(:11) (Shotgun) R.Burkhead up the middle to MIA 27 for 6 yards (Br.Jones).6 yds+0.59 EPA
    4. Q2 0:014th & 6 at MIA 27(:06) N.Folk 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.45 yds−2.05 EPA
  29. Miami Dolphins: End of half0 plays · 0 yds · 0:01 · Started Q2 0:01 at MIA 34Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 0:01Took over(:01) R.Fitzpatrick kneels to MIA 34 for -1 yards.
  30. New England Patriots: Touchdown8 plays · 60 yds · 4:46 · Started Q3 15:00 at NE 25Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q3 15:00Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 15:001st & 10 at NE 25(15:00) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Edelman to NE 35 for 10 yards (B.McCain, X.Howard).10 yds+0.56 EPA
    3. Q3 14:181st & 10 at NE 35(14:18) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Edelman to MIA 49 for 16 yards (B.McCain).16 yds+0.86 EPA
    4. Q3 13:361st & 10 at MIA 49(13:36) C.Newton pass short left to J.White to MIA 38 for 11 yards (E.Roberts).11 yds+0.69 EPA
    5. Q3 13:011st & 10 at MIA 38(13:01) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 33 for 5 yards (K.Van Noy, J.Baker).5 yds+0.30 EPA
    6. Q3 12:192nd & 5 at MIA 33(12:19) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to J.Edelman to MIA 24 for 9 yards (J.Perry).9 yds+0.77 EPA
    7. Q3 12:191st & 10 at MIA 24(11:42) (Shotgun) C.Newton left guard to MIA 18 for 6 yards (J.Baker).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    8. Q3 11:012nd & 4 at MIA 18(11:01) S.Michel up the middle to MIA 11 for 7 yards (J.Baker).7 yds+0.33 EPA
    9. Q3 10:141st & 10 at MIA 11Cam Newton 11 Yard Rush N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.MIA 3, NE 14+2.07 EPA
  31. Miami Dolphins: Punt3 plays · 5 yds · 1:31 · Started Q3 10:13 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q3 10:14Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 10:131st & 10 at MIA 25(10:14) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to MIA 27 for 2 yards (J.Bentley, L.Guy).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q3 9:342nd & 8 at MIA 27(9:34) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to P.Laird to MIA 30 for 3 yards (C.Winovich).3 yds−0.27 EPA
    4. Q3 8:543rd & 5 at MIA 30(8:54) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to M.Gesicki (J.Williams).−1.58 EPA
  32. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs5 plays · 31 yds · 3:24 · Started Q3 8:42 at NE 21Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q3 8:42Took over(8:49) M.Haack punts 49 yards to NE 21, Center-B.Ferguson, fair catch by D.Byrd.
    2. Q3 8:421st & 10 at NE 21(8:42) S.Michel up the middle to NE 22 for 1 yard (S.Lawson).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 8:002nd & 9 at NE 22(8:00) C.Newton pass short middle to N.Harry to NE 35 for 13 yards (N.Igbinoghene, K.Grugier-Hill).13 yds+1.18 EPA
    4. Q3 7:161st & 10 at NE 35(7:16) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Taylor to NE 39 for 4 yards (Br.Jones).4 yds0.00 EPA
    5. Q3 6:362nd & 6 at NE 39(6:36) J.Taylor left guard to NE 47 for 8 yards (E.Rowe, B.McCain).8 yds+0.66 EPA
    6. Q3 6:011st & 10 at NE 47(6:01) J.Taylor up the middle to MIA 48 for 5 yards (J.Baker).5 yds+0.24 EPA
  33. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q3 5:18 at NE 43Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q3 5:18Took over(5:16) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to MIA 43 for 5 yards (E.Rowe).
  34. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs5 plays · 31 yds · 3:00 · Started Q3 3:54 at MIA 41Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q3 4:33Took over(4:33) (Shotgun) J.White right end to MIA 41 for 2 yards (D.Godchaux).
    2. Q3 3:542nd & 8 at MIA 41(3:54) J.Taylor right guard to MIA 30 for 11 yards (N.Igbinoghene, E.Rowe).11 yds+1.39 EPA
    3. Q3 3:141st & 10 at MIA 30(3:14) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to MIA 28 for 2 yards (E.Ogbah).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    4. Q3 2:342nd & 8 at MIA 28(2:34) C.Newton pass short left to N.Harry to MIA 22 for 6 yards (By.Jones).6 yds+0.35 EPA
    5. Q3 1:503rd & 2 at MIA 22(1:50) (Shotgun) C.Newton left guard to MIA 20 for 2 yards (C.Wilkins, S.Lawson).2 yds+0.51 EPA
    6. Q3 1:071st & 10 at MIA 20(1:07) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to J.Edelman. PENALTY on MIA-Br.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 20 - No Play.10 yds−5.52 EPA
  35. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown13 plays · 65 yds · 5:23 · Started Q3 0:54 at MIA 20Score after the drive: 11–14
    1. Q3 0:54Took over(1:03) C.Newton pass short right to N.Harry to MIA 1 for 9 yards (J.Baker). FUMBLES (J.Baker), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 0:541st & 10 at MIA 20(:54) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to J.Grant to MIA 34 for 14 yards (D.McCourty) [J.Simon].14 yds+0.73 EPA
    3. Q3 0:271st & 10 at MIA 34(:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to I.Ford to MIA 39 for 5 yards (J.McCourty).5 yds+0.16 EPA
    4. Q3 0:002nd & 5 at MIA 39(:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to M.Gesicki to MIA 42 for 3 yards (A.Phillips, T.Brooks).3 yds−0.08 EPA
    5. Q4 15:003rd & 2 at MIA 42(15:00) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to MIA 42 for no gain (T.Brooks, J.Bentley).−0.18 EPA
    6. Q4 14:164th & 2 at MIA 42(14:16) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to P.Williams [D.Wise]. PENALTY on NE-S.Gilmore, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at MIA 42 - No Play.23 yds+1.99 EPA
    7. Q4 14:111st & 10 at NE 35(14:11) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to M.Gesicki to NE 17 for 18 yards (A.Phillips).18 yds+1.13 EPA
    8. Q4 13:441st & 10 at NE 17(13:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 12 for 5 yards (S.Calhoun, X.Williams).5 yds+0.04 EPA
    9. Q4 13:092nd & 5 at NE 12(13:09) (Shotgun) M.Breida up the middle to NE 8 for 4 yards (X.Williams, A.Phillips).4 yds+0.26 EPA
    10. Q4 12:323rd & 1 at NE 8(12:32) R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to NE 6 for 2 yards (J.Bentley).2 yds+0.64 EPA
    11. Q4 11:531st & Goal at NE 6(11:53) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to M.Gesicki. PENALTY on NE-T.Brooks, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at NE 6 - No Play.5 yds+1.11 EPA
    12. Q4 11:481st & Goal at NE 1(11:48) R.Hunt reported in as eligible. J.Howard left guard to NE 2 for -1 yards (A.Phillips, B.Cowart).-1 yd−0.80 EPA
    13. Q4 11:142nd & Goal at NE 2(11:14) J.Howard up the middle to NE 1 for 1 yard (A.Jennings; J.Simon).1 yd−0.35 EPA
    14. Q4 10:313rd & Goal at NE 1Jordan Howard 1 Yard Rush shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.MIA 11, NE 14+2.41 EPA
  36. New England Patriots: Touchdown10 plays · 60 yds · 5:08 · Started Q4 10:31 at NE 25Score after the drive: 11–21
    1. Q4 10:31Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 10:311st & 10 at NE 25(10:31) J.Edelman right end pushed ob at NE 48 for 23 yards (J.Baker). PENALTY on MIA-J.Baker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 48.38 yds+2.20 EPA
    3. Q4 10:031st & 10 at MIA 37(10:03) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to J.Edelman.−0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 9:592nd & 10 at MIA 37(9:59) (Shotgun) J.White right end to MIA 30 for 7 yards (J.Baker).7 yds+0.61 EPA
    5. Q4 9:133rd & 3 at MIA 30(9:13) (Shotgun) R.Burkhead up the middle to MIA 26 for 4 yards (J.Baker, Br.Jones).4 yds+0.80 EPA
    6. Q4 8:361st & 10 at MIA 26(8:36) C.Newton scrambles left end ran ob at MIA 14 for 12 yards (J.Baker).12 yds+0.57 EPA
    7. Q4 7:521st & 10 at MIA 14(7:52) S.Michel left guard to MIA 9 for 5 yards (E.Rowe, E.Roberts).5 yds+0.08 EPA
    8. Q4 7:522nd & 5 at MIA 9(7:08) (Shotgun) C.Newton left guard to MIA 10 for -1 yards (K.Van Noy).-1 yd−0.84 EPA
    9. Q4 6:273rd & 6 at MIA 10(6:27) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to MIA 4 for 6 yards (K.Van Noy). Miami challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to MIA 5 for 5 yards (K.Van Noy).5 yds+0.96 EPA
    10. Q4 6:084th & 1 at MIA 5(6:08) (Shotgun) M.Onwenu and J.Herron reported in as eligible. C.Newton left tackle to MIA 1 for 4 yards (J.Baker, Z.Sieler). PENALTY on MIA-J.Baker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 0 yards, enforced at MIA 1.4 yds+1.73 EPA
    11. Q4 5:231st & Goal at MIA 1Sony Michel 1 Yard Rush N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.MIA 11, NE 21+0.26 EPA
  37. Miami Dolphins: Interception11 plays · 65 yds · 3:55 · Started Q4 5:23 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 11–21
    1. Q4 5:23Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 5:231st & 10 at MIA 25(5:23) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to I.Ford pushed ob at MIA 33 for 8 yards (J.Jones).8 yds+0.70 EPA
    3. Q4 5:012nd & 2 at MIA 33(5:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to J.Grant to MIA 37 for 4 yards (J.Jackson).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    4. Q4 4:371st & 10 at MIA 37(4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to MIA 38 for 1 yard (A.Butler).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    5. Q4 4:052nd & 9 at MIA 38(4:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick sacked at MIA 29 for -9 yards (D.Rivers).-9 yds−1.62 EPA
    6. Q4 3:303rd & 18 at MIA 29(3:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to P.Williams. PENALTY on NE-S.Gilmore, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at MIA 29 - No Play.19 yds+2.61 EPA
    7. Q4 3:241st & 10 at MIA 48(3:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to I.Ford.−0.54 EPA
    8. Q4 3:202nd & 10 at MIA 48(3:20) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end ran ob at NE 40 for 12 yards (A.Phillips).12 yds+1.20 EPA
    9. Q4 2:461st & 10 at NE 40(2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Gaskin up the middle to NE 35 for 5 yards (J.Williams, C.Winovich).5 yds+0.30 EPA
    10. Q4 2:202nd & 5 at NE 35(2:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to P.Williams to NE 14 for 21 yards (S.Gilmore, D.McCourty).21 yds+1.41 EPA
    11. Q4 2:001st & 10 at NE 14(2:00) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to P.Williams.−0.58 EPA
    12. Q4 1:562nd & 10 at NE 14(1:56) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to NE 10 for 4 yards (A.Butler).4 yds−4.98 EPA
  38. New England Patriots: End of game3 plays · 9 yds · 0:42 · Started Q4 1:19 at NE 20Score after the drive: 11–21
    1. Q4 1:28Took over(1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson at NE -8. Touchback.
    2. Q4 1:191st & 10 at NE 20(1:28) R.Burkhead up the middle to NE 19 for -1 yards (E.Roberts).-1 yd−0.63 EPA
    3. Q4 1:232nd & 11 at NE 19(1:23) (Shotgun) J.Herron and M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. C.Newton left tackle to NE 30 for 11 yards (R.Davis).11 yds+0.83 EPA
    4. Q4 0:371st & 10 at NE 30(:37) C.Newton kneels to NE 29 for -1 yards. Patriots 550th victory in franchise history, 1st original AFL team to reach that milestone.-1 yd−0.95 EPA

Box score

Miami Dolphins: Passing
Ryan FitzpatrickQB20/3019103144.6
New England Patriots: Passing
Cam NewtonQB15/19155002100.7
Miami Dolphins: Rushing
Ryan FitzpatrickQB5183.6012
Myles GaskinRB9404.4010
Jordan HowardRB870.914
Matt BreidaRB5224.407
New England Patriots: Rushing
Cam NewtonQB15755.0212
Sony MichelRB10373.717
James WhiteUNK5224.407
Rex BurkheadRB7324.6015
Julian EdelmanWR12323.0023
J.J. TaylorRB4287.0011
Miami Dolphins: Receiving
Myles GaskinRB4426015
DeVante ParkerWR4447018
Jakeem Grant Sr.WR3325014
Mike GesickiTE3530018
Isaiah FordWR251308
Patrick LairdRB22906
Preston WilliamsWR2741021
New England Patriots: Receiving
James WhiteUNK3330011
Julian EdelmanWR5757016
J.J. TaylorRB11404
N'Keal HarryTE5639013
Ryan IzzoTE1225025
Miami Dolphins: Defense
Jerome BakerLB16121100
Brandon JonesS970000
Kyle Van NoyLB551200
Eric RoweS530000
Elandon RobertsLB430100
Christian WilkinsDT440102
Bobby McCainS440001
Jakeem Grant Sr.WR110000
Jamal PerryCB430000
Davon GodchauxDT330100
Andrew Van GinkelQuestionableLB330000
Byron JonesCB310000
Noah IgbinogheneQuestionableCB220000
Emmanuel OgbahDE220000
Kamu Grugier-HillLB210000
Shaq LawsonDE210000
Zach SielerDT100000
Xavien HowardCB100000
Raekwon DavisDT110000
New England Patriots: Defense
Adrian PhillipsS980111
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB530000
Stephon GilmoreCB540011
Devin McCourtyS530000
Chase WinovichDE540100
Lawrence GuyDT430000
John SimonLB420100
Brandon CopelandLB410200
Terrence BrooksS430100
Shilique CalhounDE420000
Adam ButlerDT320000
Jonathan JonesCB220000
Byron CowartDT210100
Xavier WilliamsDT210000
J.C. JacksonCB220012
Joejuan WilliamsCB220001
Anfernee JenningsOutLB110000
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE100000
Jason McCourtyCB110000
Cody DavisS100100
Derek RiversDE111100
Miami Dolphins: Kicking
Jason SandersPK1/1460
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK0/103