BOSTON — Making an attempt to snap a four-video game losing streak and, in part, save their period, the Dolphins went to New England to perform the Patriots.
As the match went on, the Patriots took more than and handed Miami a 23-21 loss, that for the very first time this period, will take the Dolphins playoff fate out of their individual hands.
Not Accomplished However
The Dolphins can nevertheless make the playoffs by beating the Jets at dwelling in the season finale and the Patriots losing to Buffalo. An solely achievable state of affairs.
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Banged Up
Moreover actively playing with no injured quarterback Tua Tagovailoa the Dolphins also skipped Terron Armstead on the offensive line, and defensive affect gamers Xavian Howard and Bradley Chubb. That is a great deal of playmaking, large-conclude talent on the sideline. To make issues even worse, Teddy Bridgewater got hurt during the activity, providing way to rookie Skylar Thompson.
O Line Rotation
In the meantime, both the remaining and ideal deal with positions have been a revolving doorway and this video game was no exception. In addition to Armstead, Austin Jackson has fundamentally been out all time and numerous backups have been hurt. It is tricky to secure the quarterback and get consistency with that sort of scenario on the offensive line. New England’s defense took gain in the next fifty percent.
Massive Plays
The Dolphins were being not able to arrive up with sufficient performs in any stage of the activity. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were being held in check out when the protection did not drive a turnover. For the second consecutive video game Jason Sanders missed a area purpose with the sport tied.
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