FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Miami Dolphins traveled to the New England Patriots for an AFC East “conflict” at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Huge receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. made his Dolphins debut, with former Ravens teammate Tyler Huntley at quarterback.
The Dolphins entered the sport as a 1.5-point favourite in opposition to the rebuilding Patriots.
Miami was looking for its first win this season with out Tua Tagovailoa.
In what was a really ugly contest that includes too many penalties, turnovers and miscues, the Dolphins defeated the Patriots, 15-10.
The Dolphins are 2-3. The Patriots are 1-4.
Tyler Huntley led the Dolphins on an 80-yard drive late within the fourth quarter, a landing drive capped by a 3-yard landing run by Alec Ingold to place Miami forward.
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New England failed to attain after driving the ball into Miami’s purple zone within the ultimate minute.
After getting the ball again within the ultimate seconds, New England as soon as once more failed to attain.
Listed below are our Prompt Grades for Dolphins at Patriots
Quarterback
Tyler Huntley threw a first-quarter interception on a slant route supposed for Odell Beckham, when Christian Gonzalez undercut the route. Huntley was not prepared when Aaron Brewer snapped the ball for a fumble within the second quarter. Huntley was almost intercepted within the Patriots’ finish zone on a move to Tyreek Hill. We now have to credit score Huntley with serving to to steer the landing drive late within the fourth quarter.
Grade: C-
Operating Backs
Raheem Mostert returned for the Dolphins after lacking three video games with a chest harm. De’Von Achane sustained a concussion within the first quarter and didn’t return. Jaylen Wright gave the Dolphins a spark with a cut-back for a 17-yard achieve within the third quarter. Miami did prime 100 yards and one might argue, as is usually the case, that Miami ought to have run the ball much more. Alec Ingold scored a landing.
Grade: B
Receivers
Odell Beckham made his Dolphins debut on the primary drive. He was the goal on a first-quarter interception. OBJ was a non-factor. Tyler Huntley bought Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle concerned within the first quarter. Waddle later didn’t haul in a catch he may need. Hill was flagged for an unlawful shift within the second quarter. Rookie Malik Washington was flagged for an unlawful block within the second quarter.
Grade: C-
Tight Ends
Jonnu Smith bought concerned shortly, with two catches on Miami’s opening drive, a scoring drive that offered Miami a 3-0 lead, their first lead of the season. Miami gained its opener as time expired. Jonnu caught one other move within the second quarter, as Miami clearly had a plan to focus on him extra on Sunday. Smith transformed a 3rd down with a catch within the fourth quarter. Julian Hill was referred to as for a vital maintain within the fourth quarter.
Grade: C
Offensive Line
Proper guard Liam Eichenberg was overwhelmed inside for a pace sack within the first quarter. Eichenberg was flagged for holding within the fourth quarter. Middle Aaron Brewer was flagged for holding within the second penalty. Huntley was sacked 3 times by means of three quarters and Miami at that time was averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
Grade: C-
Defensive Line
Zach Sieler overpowered the Patriots offensive line for a sack within the first quarter. Sieler continues to be an absolute monster and an important worth for Miami. The Dolphins protection was not excellent in opposition to the push.
Grade: C
Linebackers/Edge Rushers
Tyus Bowser recorded a half sack on his first defensive collection as a Dolphin. He teamed with Emmanuel Ogbah. Rookie Chop Robinson delivered a third-down quarterback hit on Jacoby Brissett. Chop has devoted his season to Jaelan Phillips, out for the 12 months with a knee harm. Miami posted two sacks by means of three quarters. Jordyn Brooks was energetic.
Grade: C
Defensive Backs
Marcus Maye dove and missed and Jevon Holland bought spun round and couldn’t make the play to cease a dashing landing by Rhamondre Stevenson within the first quarter to provide New England a 7-3 lead. Maye began for injured Jordan Poyer. Kader Kohou had a pleasant play in protection. Jalen Ramsey was flagged for roughing the passer within the third quarter. He slapped at Jacoby Brissett as he glided by the quarterback, which is, properly, not an excellent alternative. Brissett didn’t get a lot of something going within the air. Holland sustained a hand harm and was dominated out, which may be very regarding transferring ahead. Maye and Elijah Campbell have been the safeties on the finish of the sport.
Grade: C+
Particular Groups
Jason Sanders linked on a 54-yard area purpose within the first quarter. Then issues spiraled out management. Sanders hit the left upright and missed on a 41-yard area purpose. Jake Bailey had a punt blocked within the second quarter. The punt was blocked by Brenden Schooler, who ran across the fringe of Duke Riley. Bailey had punt downed by Alec Ingold on the Patriots’ 5-yard line. Braxton Berrios performed a punt properly simply earlier than halftime. The Dolphins’ particular groups are terrible. A false begin moved a 46-yard area purpose try to a 51-yard try. Then a foul snap by Blake Ferguson rolled on the bottom and Jason Sanders was tackled. That is unacceptable.
Grade: F
Teaching
The Dolphins continued to wrestle with unlawful shift penalties. Miami’s offense has been pathetic this season. Within the fourth quarter of their fifth recreation, they’d totaled 4 touchdowns all season. All season. The particular groups unit coordinated by Danny Crossman was a catastrophe. As soon as once more. Anthony Weaver’s protection has been fairly strong or this might be an F. We’re certain McDaniel is attempting his finest to generate offense, nevertheless it has not occurred in any respect this season. And it may well’t all be nearly Tua.
Grade: D
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