New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: Live In-Game Updates
It is officially a new year folks and the New England Patriots are set to kick it off by hosting the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots are looking to get back on track to end the regular season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive following two heartbreaking losses to the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals.
As for the Dolphins, a win over the Patriots and a Jets loss to the Seahawks will clinch their first playoff berth since 2016. They will be without several key players, though, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is missing Sunday’s game due to being in concussion protocol.
Meanwhile, the Patriots will be without tight end Jonnu Smith and receiver DeVante Parker, however they will have tight Hunter Henry and running back Rhamondre Stevenson ready to go as the offense looks to take advantage of a banged up Dolphins defense.
Stay tuned as we provide live drive-by-drive updates as the Patriots host the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon from Gillette Stadium.
Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Patriots 7, Dolphins 0
The Patriots will start the game on defense.
The Dolphins receive the opening kick and will start their drive at their own 23.
Bridgewater gets his first completion of the day, finding Tyreek Hill for 15 yards on 2nd and 8.
Miami picks up a first down but that will be all on the first drive as they are forced to punt.
The Patriots will start their drive at their own 19.
Jones’ third down pass to Agholor falls incomplete but a pass interference penalty keeps New England’s drive alive, followed by a 24-yard completion to Thornton.
A pair of Dolphins penalties keep the Patriots’ drive alive as they move inside the 10-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Jones to Thornton for a 7-yard touchdown. Folk’s extra point attempt is good to give the Patriots a 7-0 lead with 7:15 left in the first quarter. The drive went 81 yards on 10 plays, taking 4:18 off the clock.
The Dolphins will start their drive at their own 25.
On 4th and 1 the Dolphins keep the offense on the field and Wilson picks up two yards for the first down.
Bridgewater finds Wilson over the middle on 3rd and 6 for a gain of 13 yards to move into New England territory.
A completion to Hill for 19 yards and Gesicki for 14 yards move the Dolphins inside the 10-yard line to end the quarter.
SECOND QUARTER: Patriots 7, Dolphins 7
TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS: Hill gets in with the 2-yard rushing touchdown. Sanders’ extra point attempt is good to tie the game at 7-7 with 14:55 left in the second quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 13 plays, taking 7:20 off the clock.
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