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The Miami Dolphins held on for a 24-17 win over the AFC East rival New England Patriots on “Sunday Night time Soccer.”
Whereas the Dolphins open the season 2-0 after two street victories, the Patriots begin a season 0-2 for the primary time since 2001. After all, New England famously went on to win the Tremendous Bowl that season behind a younger and unheralded (on the time) quarterback named Tom Brady.
Dolphins working again Raheem Mostert had a giant sport, speeding for 121 yards and two touchdowns.
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Dolphins vs. Patriots highlights
Sport ends on Patriots’ determined lateral to lineman
Mike Gesicki’s determined lateral to lineman Cole Unusual got here up simply quick.
On fourth down, Gesicki was wanting a primary down after a reception, so he lateraled the soccer to Unusual. Unusual fought arduous and carried defenders with him close to the first-down marker. The officers dominated a primary down on the sector however upon evaluation, the decision was overturned – the ball was wanting the primary down mark.
The Dolphins took the soccer over on downs and snapped the ball in victory formation for the ultimate play of the sport. — Tyler Dragon
Dolphins 24, Patriots 17: Rhamondre Stevenson retains Pats in it
The Patriots answered Raheem Mostert’s lengthy landing run with a fast landing drive to tug inside one rating.
New England went on a nine-play, 75-yard landing drive in simply over three minutes. Through the collection, huge receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had a pleasant 11-yard reception to place the Patriots in a first-and-goal scenario. On the very subsequent play, working again Rhamondre Stevenson rushed up the center for a two-yard landing.
The Patriots path 24-17. — Tyler Dragon
Dolphins 24, Patriots 10: Raheem Mostert finds finish zone once more
The Dolphins dialed up an inside zone run to RB Raheem Mostert and it labored to perfection.
Mostert took the handoff, discovered the open space to the left and raced down the sector for a 43-yard landing run. It was the longest run of the night time and gave Miami a 24-10 benefit with 8:45 within the fourth quarter.
Mostert has 14 carries, 96 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to New England. — Tyler Dragon
Rookie Christin Gonzalez picks off Tua Tagovailoa
Christian Gonzalez confirmed why many believed he was the perfect cornerback within the 2023 NFL draft.
Gonzalez leaped up within the air and intercepted a deep move from Tua Tagovailoa supposed for Dolphins huge receiver Tyreek Hill.
Gonzalez’s interception was the primary of his younger profession. The Patriots drafted Gonzalez No. 17 general out of Oregon. — Tyler Dragon
Dolphins 17, Patriots 10: Hunter Henry TD makes it a one-score sport
New England remains to be in it.
The Patriots scored their first landing of the night time early within the fourth quarter to make it a 17-10 sport.
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones rolled exterior the pocket and darted a move to tight finish Hunter Henry for a six-yard landing.
Jones is 22 of 29 passing for 158 yards to go together with one landing and one interception. — Tyler Dragon
Invoice Belichick spikes problem flag
Patriots head coach Invoice Belichick determined to problem a referee’s determination in the course of the third quarter, and did so with absolute disgust.
Patriots block discipline aim try
Not a lot has gone proper for the Patriots tonight, however they did make an ideal play on particular groups.
In what as a novel discipline aim block alignment, Brenden Schooler lined up exterior and bought a working begin towards the snap. Schooler timed his run completely. When the ball was snapped his momentum carried him all the best way to the soccer as he dove to dam Jason Sanders’ 49-yard discipline aim try.
Patriots security Kyle Dugger recovered the free soccer after Schooler’s well-timed block.
Regardless of the particular groups spotlight, the Patriots nonetheless path Miami 17-3 within the third quarter. — Tyler Dragon
Dolphins-Patriots halftime stats
The Patriots have some critical floor to make as much as catch a Dolphins crew that does not look like slowing down.
By way of the primary half, Miami has greater than doubled New England’s whole yards (237-116) and has 15 first downs, whereas New England has simply seven. And whereas the Dolphins have not damaged many lengthy performs – the longest being Jaylen Waddle’s 28-yard acquire – as Invoice Belichick and Co. look to bottle up the assault, Tua Tagovailoa has been affected person and discerning in racking up 181 yards on 15-of-20 passing.
Mac Jones, in the meantime, has simply 95 yards regardless of finishing 14 of 18 passes. And the Patriots’ working sport has executed little to help the offense, with simply 30 yards on 13 whole carries.
After which there’s this stats, through ESPN Stats and Data:
— Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Dolphins 17, Patriots 3: Tyreek Hill scores simply earlier than halftime
Tyreek Hill has discovered the top zone for the second straight week. Tua Tagovailoa discovered Hill on a brief move to the skin for a two-yard landing with simply 11 seconds to go within the first half.
Hill’s landing catch prolonged Miami’s result in 17-3.
Following Hill’s landing, New England followers booed the Patriots as they retreated for the locker room at halftime.
The Dolphins have had their method versus New England up to now. Miami has 237 yards of whole offense. New England has 116. — Tyler Dragon
Dolphins 10, Patriots 3: New England inches alongside for discipline aim
The Patriots offense is transferring, albeit a glacial tempo.
A ten-play, 35-yard drive helped get New England on the board, although the crew’s two-minute drill proved to be lower than inspiring. An Ezekiel Elliott run on second-and-8 was snuffed out for a 1-yard loss, and Mac Jones’ third-down move for former Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker fell incomplete.
Rookie Chad Ryland secured his first NFL discipline aim with a 49-yarder. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Dolphins 10, Patriots 0: Raheem Mostert TD extends Miami’s lead
On their second drive, the Dolphins continued to rack up first downs with quick features. Not like the opening collection, nevertheless, Miami completed the job by making it into the top zone.
The Dolphins mounted an 11-play, 73-yard drive that was capped by Raheem Mostert dashing left to the skin for a rating.
The important thing play: On second-and-19 from close to midfield, Jaylen Waddle took a brief move and raced for 28 yards earlier than being tripped up. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Dolphins 3, Patriots 0: Miami marches downfield earlier than stalling close to aim line
The Patriots are ready for the Dolphins’ downfield passing assault. And Miami is content material to chart an alternate course.
Going through New England’s three-safety lineup supposed to protect in opposition to any lengthy completions, the Dolphins repeatedly discovered chunks of yardage through the run and beneath completions on their opening drive. In all, the crew tallied 5 first downs on its 13-play, 81-yard march.
However Invoice Belichick’s crew held agency from inside their very own 5-yard line, and Jason Sanders booted a 23-yard discipline aim to offer Miami a 3-0 lead with three minutes remaining within the first quarter. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Look good, play good – at the very least for some time
The New England Patriots began off Sunday night time to be taking a web page from Deion Sanders, as the team’s splendid throwback “Pat the Patriot” jerseys and helmets set the tone for the team’s offense on the opening possession.
New England notched two first downs thanks to running back Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas.
On second-and-12, however, Mac Jones was sacked by Dolphins linebackers David Long and Bradley Chubb, and Miami forced a punt.
Jones went 4-of-4 on the opening drive but netted just 18 yards. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
What time is Dolphins-Patriots
The Dolphins and Patriots kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC.
Patriots’ inactives vs. Dolphins include Trent Brown, Jonathan Jones
Mac Jones will be without his blindside protector against the Dolphins, as left tackle Trent Brown (concussion) is inactive.
But the more notable loss might be cornerback Jonathan Jones, who will sit out the game while hobbled with a hamstring injury. Jones’ absence puts a notable strain on a secondary trying to slow Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. First-round rookie and starter Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones and Myles Bryant will be called on to step up for New England at cornerback.
The Patriots’ other inactives are offensive guard Sidy Sow, outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, defensive tackle Sam Roberts and defensive back Ameer Speed. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Jaelan Phillips, Terron Armstead headline Dolphins’ inactives vs. Patriots
The Miami Dolphins will be without two of their key starters as they take on the AFC East-rival New England Patriots.
Pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and left tackle Terron Armstead are both inactive for Sunday night’s contest.
Phillips, who had ½ sack and two quarterback hits last week against the Los Angeles Chargers, was listed as questionable after hurting his back during Friday’s practice. Armstead was also listed as questionable while dealing with problems in his back/ankle/knee. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Dolphins at Patriots: Predictions and picks
Here are the USA TODAY Sports’ staff picks for this game:
- Lorenzo Reyes: Dolphins
- Tyler Dragon: Dolphins
- Victoria Hernandez: Dolphins
- Jordan Mendoza: Dolphins
- Jarrett Bell: Dolphins
- Safid Deen: Dolphins
- Nate Davis: Patriots
- Chris Bumbaca: Dolphins
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Patriots
Dolphins at Patriots odds
According to the top NFL betting apps, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has some of the best NFL MVP betting odds in 2023, and he has never lost to Patriots head coch Bill Belichick. The Dolphins are also among league leaders with the best early Super Bowl betting odds.
The Patriots, meanwhile, are definitely not among the most popular NFL future bets after a rough few seasons. Can QB Mac Jones help turn the team around in 2023?
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‘I feel like nobody can guard me’: Tyreek Hill torches Chargers in Week 1
Tyreek Hill boldly claimed in July that he has his eyes set on a 2,000-yard receiving season. The Dolphins wide receiver is well on pace.
In a 36-34 Miami Dolphins win over the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday, Hill torched defenders on the way to 11 catches, 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score on a fade route with under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
“I always feel like nobody can guard me. As a competitor, if you ask anybody in our room they’ll say the same thing,” Hill said after the game. “I just feel like that’s just a competitive mindset. I want the ball. That sounds kind of crazy, but I just feel like nobody can guard me.”
Read Tyler Dragon’s full feature here.
Who is the highest-paid NFL player?
The NFL’s top 15 players in average annual salary are all quarterbacks, according to OverTheCap.com. As Joe Burrow proved in his new take care of the Cincinnati Bengals, groups place an enormous precedence on having a top-flight QB beneath heart. Burrow’s five-year, $275 million contract extension made him the league’s highest paid participant at a staggering common annual worth of $55 million. San Francisco 49ers defensive finish Nick Bosa is the highest-paid non-quarterback within the league after signing a five-year, $170 million extension.
Right here’s the entire checklist of the league’s highest-paid gamers.
Who’re the best paid NFL gamers at every place?
We have now an entire checklist at each place:
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