MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins floor game put the New England Patriots in total retreat and out of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.
WHO: Buffalo Bills (11-3) to New England Patriots
WHEN: 8:15 p. m. , December 28
TELEVISION: ESPN
Unsused rookie Salvon Ahmed and veteran Matt Breida combined for 208 yards on the court on Sunday to lead the Dolphins to a 22-12 victory over the Patriots, who were eliminated from the playoffs.
The Dolphins came last in the league in career-consistent yards, and Ahmed his first 100-yard runner since 2018, totaling 122 yards and scoring a 2-point conversion on a turn play.
“I went there to do my best, ” said Ahmed. “It’s just a laugh to be part of a victory. It’s a wonderful victory. “
Breida added 86 yards and the Dolphins set 250, the maximum allowed in New England in seven years.
The Patriots (6-8) will end up in Array500 or worse for the first time since 2000, the year they selected Tom Brady. Their record winning streak in the NFL of 11 consecutive playoff appearances will end, and they will miss a year to fit the Dallas Cowboys. ‘NFL record of 20 consecutive winning seasons.
Buffalo won the name of the East AFC with a win on Saturday.
“It’s a clearly disappointing day for us,” Coach Bill Belichick said. “We didn’t do anything right enough to win the game. We all missed it. To win those games, we have to do a better job, I have to do a better job. “
The Dolphins (9-5) have strengthened their wildcard chances and rely on an unprecedented victory for the time being since 2008.
“It’s smart to win, that’s why those guys put all their blood, sweat and tears,” said Coach Brian Flores, a protégé of Belichick. “I’m glad I can bring joy to our enthusiasts because they deserve it. . “
With his 3 maximum productive pass receivers who lost the game to injury, the Dolphins kept him on the ground. They were closed in the first half, but pitched 14 plays and 90 yards in the middle of the moment to take the lead forever.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ran it 3-3 after he couldn’t open a receiver.
“When you have that kind of good luck in the race match, I don’t think it’s just the quarterback, it’s the whole team,” Tagovailoa said.
The Dolphins then threw a hook and ladder for the 2-point conversion, with receiver Isaiah Ford returning a side to Ahmed, who ran to the finish area untouched, that put the Dolphins forward 15-9, and sealed the victory with a 75-landing in the yard in his next possession.
Ahmed, the first uns recruited rookie in Dolphins history to run a hundred yards.
Ahmed ran hard. Breida ran hard. The offensive line blocked well,” Flores said. “It’s about execution, execution, execution. “
Cam Newton finished 17th for 27 passes for 209 yards, but so far, a week in a row, he couldn’t get New England to the finish line.
“I have to play harder and be bigger, ” said Newton.
Four times, the Patriots settled for a basket after driving the Miami 30. Nick Folk kicked forty-five, 36, forty-five and 42 yards.
LACK OF NOTE
The Dolphins were unable to convert several scoring opportunities, when they drove 95 yards in the first quarter before J. C. Jackson made their eighth interception of the year, receiving a third Pass from Tagovailoa in the line of purpose.
“I tried to force one there. ” Tagovailoa said.
An 86-yard landing on a Xavien Howard getaway from Miami canceled through a replay review that showed that the loose ball hit another player with an off-limit foot, disappointed a 10-point swing when New England held the ball and kicked the basket in the next game.
Injury
Patriots: CB Stephon Gilmore (right knee) left the game at the time of the fourth and helped in the locker room, while B Ja’Whaun Bentley (arm) also went to the locker room in the first half. De John Simon (ham of the corva) and C David Andrews (twin) was offside in the middle of the moment. Career leader Damien Harris inactive due to an ankle injury.
Dolphins: G Solomon Kindley walked out of the area in the third quarter. WR DeVante Parker (corva tendon) and Jakeem Grant (corva tendon) and TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder) were inactive.
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