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New England Patriots 4 Downs Review: Week 17 vs Miami Dolphins

By Michael Perry

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 29: Phillip Dorsett II #13 of the New England Patriots reacts with JULIAN EDELMAN #11 after a catch during the second quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 29: Phillip Dorsett II #13 of the New England Patriots reacts with JULIAN EDELMAN #11 after a catch during the second quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

3rd Down: Put the game away early, rest up for the playoffs

New England played behind all game and didn’t take the lead until the fourth quarter when James White scored to put them on top 24-20.

Coming into the game, several key players battled injuries, and some players have even missed time at one point or another during the season. If the Patriots had been able to put the Dolphins away early, they could’ve brought in their second and third-stringers to finish the game.

Instead, it was a dogfight all game between New England and Miami, so they couldn’t benefit from a head start to their potential bye week.

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