Thursday, December 12, 2024

Dolphins bounce Patriots move to 2-0

The Dolphins moved to 2-0 after a comfortable 24-17 win over the Patriots. The Dolphins never trailed in Foxborough but it was closer than it seemed come the end as the Patriots had the ball with a chance to tie the game after another Jason Sanders miss.

It was a first half that summed up the potency of the Miami offence, scoring on three of their four possessions despite Bill Belichick playing cover 3 for nearly the entire game to keep the Dolphins big plays off the board. The Patriots offence was held in check with ease, gaining only 90 yards through the first half.

DOLPHINS BOG DOWN IN THE SECOND HALF

The second half gave a minor scare as the offence was held to a single score, in part courtesy of Jason Sanders having one field goal blocked and missing a potential clincher late on. But the Patriots were never closer than 7-points and the Dolphins will head back to Miami for their season home-opener next Sunday against the Broncos at a perfect 2-0.

Miami DolphinsNew England Patriots
1st Downs2223
Passing 1st downs1510
Rushing 1st downs610
1st downs from penalties13
3rd down efficiency4-107-15
4th down efficiency0-01-2
Total Plays6171
Total Yards389288
Total Drives1111
Yards per Play6.44.1
Passing244200
Comp-Att21-3031-42
Yards per pass7.94.3
Interceptions thrown11
Sacks-Yards Lost1-54-31
Rushing14588
Rushing Attempts3025
Yards per rush4.83.5
Red Zone (Made-Att)2-32-2
Penalties6-465-45
Turnovers12
Fumbles lost01
Interceptions thrown11
Defensive / Special Teams TDs00
Possession30:1929:41

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