Patriots fall to Dolphins, 24-20
Wide receiver Julian Edelman looked for running room in the first quarter as the Patriots faced the Dolphins in Miami Gardens.
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Mike Wallace turned a short pass reception into a 39-yard catch-and-run to score the Dolphins' first touchdown.
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Danny Amendola made a reception for a first down in the second quarter.
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Wallace hauled in a pass in front of Kyle Arrington (left).
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Rob Ninkovich took to the air to try to bring down Wallace.
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Tom Brady looked for an open receiver in the third quarter.
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Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes broke up a pass intended for Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce.
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Brady got up after getting sacked.
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Edelman left Will Davis in his wake as he headed for a first down.
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Daniel Thomas was untouched as he scored a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Edelman was unable to come down with the pass in the end zone as the Patriots fought to take the game.
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Amendola dropped a potential game-winning touchdown.
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He reacted on the sidelines after the late play.
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The Patriots' Jamie Collins and Ninkovich sacked Ryan Tannehill.
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Brady had to get rid of the ball quickly as he took a hit.
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Edelman broke several tackles en route to a touchdown.
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The 24-yard catch-and-run touchdown put the Patriots ahead of the Dolphins.
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Edelman celebrated his touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Marcus Thigpen left Dont'a Hightower behind as he scored in the Dolphins' game-winning touchdown.
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Thigpen brought the fans to their feet.
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Brady was forced to rush his throw during New England's final drive, but the pass fell incomplete.
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Dolphins fans arrived dressed for the occasion.
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Michael Thomas intercepted a throw in the end zone in the final seconds of the game.
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Edelman and Boyce walked off the field following the Patriots' 24-20 loss to the Dolphins.
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