| Played in New England, MA, weather: 44 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Amos Wilson kicked off 59 yards from the MIA30. Ricardo Burns returned the ball 19 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Rick Hammond. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED30 (1Q: 14:30) Cory Blackburn ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins. CB Ellis Hatcher crushed Lenny Spindler to wreck the play. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NED30 (1Q: 13:59) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Desmond Carson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-8-NED32 (1Q: 13:18) Cadillac Escalante sacked by DT Alfred Finch and OLB Ricky Wheeler for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Lenny Spindler. |
| 4-16-NED24 (1Q: 12:48) Lester Laxdal punted 43 yards. Chuck Mathis called for a fair catch at the MIA33. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA33 (1Q: 12:37) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Anthony. S Kirk McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIA33 (1Q: 12:27) Max Messersmith ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester. Key block delivered by Glen Quintero. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA46 (1Q: 11:47) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Dubey. DT Vernon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIA46 (1Q: 11:39) Max Messersmith ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter, assisted by S Kirk McCarthy. Key block delivered by Ed Bunnell. Bunnell ran over Kelvin Harbert to set up the play. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED40 (1Q: 10:59) Max Messersmith ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NED39 (1Q: 10:19) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Miami was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED38 (1Q: 10:08) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by WR Benjamin Dubey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED38 (1Q: 10:01) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-13-NED41 (1Q: 09:32) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-NED30 (1Q: 09:08) Amos Wilson attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED37 (1Q: 09:02) Brian Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins, assisted by OLB Donny Duncan. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-9-NED38 (1Q: 08:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for -1 yards. Tackled by S Myron Trivedi. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-NED37 (1Q: 07:39) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jerome Alexander. OLB Donny Duncan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-10-NED37 (1Q: 07:32) Lester Laxdal punted 41 yards. Chuck Mathis called for a fair catch at the MIA22. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Fairley is blitzing. 1-10-MIA22 (1Q: 07:23) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Linquist gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-MIA12 (1Q: 07:10) Jackie Huntley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Steven Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-20-MIA12 (1Q: 07:06) Jackie Huntley pass completed to FB Ed Madison for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by OLB Reuben Lester. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Lester is blitzing. 3-18-MIA14 (1Q: 06:39) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 86 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Anthony gained 71 yards after the catch. Miami 6, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 06:39) Extra point by Amos Wilson was good. Miami 7, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 06:21) Amos Wilson kicked off 75 yards from the MIA30. Touchback. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED20 (1Q: 06:21) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher. Hicks gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-1-NED29 (1Q: 05:54) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 17 yards. Tackled by S Myron Trivedi, assisted by CB J.B. Garner. Hicks gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED46 (1Q: 05:20) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tito Mayes. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-6-NED50 (1Q: 04:36) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-NED45 (1Q: 04:31) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Lorenzo Manning. Rhoads gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Strong is blitzing. 1-10-MIA41 (1Q: 03:55) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. S Myron Trivedi defended the pass. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-10-MIA41 (1Q: 03:45) Cory Blackburn ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong, assisted by ILB Desmond Carson. ILB Dexter Strong knocked down Cole Robles to break up the play. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-7-MIA38 (1Q: 03:07) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Harvey Graham. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cedeno is blitzing. 4-1-MIA32 (1Q: 02:30) Cadillac Escalante sacked by ILB Frank Cedeno for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Jesse O'Neill. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA41 (1Q: 01:55) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-MIA36 (1Q: 01:45) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 16 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Linquist gained 16 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED48 (1Q: 01:19) Jackie Huntley pass completed to FB Jumbo Wells for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter, assisted by CB Marshall Fairley. Wells gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-NED39 (1Q: 00:49) Clyde Davis ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. Key block delivered by Alonzo Floyd. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED38 (1Q: 00:12) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Julio Tisdall for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by S Kirk McCarthy. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED17 (2Q: 15:00) Max Messersmith ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Glen Quintero. Quintero ran over The Sly Fox to set up the play. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-NED09 (2Q: 14:19) Jackie Huntley pass completed to FB Jumbo Wells for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wells gained 7 yards after the catch. Miami 13, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 14:19) Extra point by Amos Wilson was good. Miami 14, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 14:12) Amos Wilson kicked off 65 yards from the MIA30. John Van Meter returned the ball 18 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Rick Hammond. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED23 (2Q: 13:37) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DT Alfred Finch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hopkins is blitzing. 2-10-NED23 (2Q: 13:32) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Frank Cedeno. Burns gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-8-NED25 (2Q: 12:55) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hicks gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED44 (2Q: 12:14) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NED44 (2Q: 11:42) Rickey Whalen ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Myron Trivedi, assisted by DT Alfred Finch. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-11-NED43 (2Q: 11:20) Cadillac Escalante pass was intended for WR Mark Rhoads and was intercepted by S Artie Hopkins at the NED50. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Mark Rhoads. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED35 (2Q: 11:07) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. Linquist gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-NED09 (2Q: 10:21) Max Messersmith ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by DE Kendrick Fox. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Lester is blitzing. 2-5-NED05 (2Q: 09:51) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-NED03 (2Q: 09:18) Clyde Davis ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by S Cris Farr. |
| 4-5-NED05 (2Q: 08:36) Amos Wilson attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 17, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 08:30) Amos Wilson kicked off 62 yards from the MIA30. John Van Meter returned the ball 27 yards to the NED35. Tackled by Rick Hammond. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED35 (2Q: 08:00) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by RB Brian Thompson. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cedeno is blitzing. 2-10-NED35 (2Q: 07:53) Cadillac Escalante sacked by ILB Frank Cedeno and OLB Donny Duncan for a loss of 5 yards. Cedeno ran right past Leland Roundy and knocked down the quarterback. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-15-NED30 (2Q: 07:37) Cory Blackburn ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch, assisted by DT Erik Rice. |
| 4-5-NED40 (2Q: 07:16) Lester Laxdal punted 49 yards. Chuck Mathis returned the kick 6 yards to the MIA17. PENALTY: Miami was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA06 (2Q: 07:06) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Benjamin Dubey for 18 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by S Cris Farr. Dubey gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA24 (2Q: 06:32) Max Messersmith ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by DE Kendrick Fox. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-MIA27 (2Q: 05:57) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for 0 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-MIA27 (2Q: 05:17) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Tisdall. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass. |
| 4-7-MIA27 (2Q: 05:10) Shaun Kane punted 42 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick -3 yards to the NED28. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED16 (2Q: 05:03) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. ILB Frank Cedeno defended the pass. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cedeno is blitzing. 2-10-NED16 (2Q: 04:57) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-6-NED20 (2Q: 04:16) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donny Duncan. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED29 (2Q: 03:35) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-15-NED24 (2Q: 03:29) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. DT Alfred Finch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-25-NED14 (2Q: 03:25) Brian Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-23-NED16 (2Q: 02:39) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cedeno is blitzing. 3-15-NED24 (2Q: 02:10) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Lorenzo Manning, assisted by CB Harvey Graham. Burns gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED46 (2Q: 02:00) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong and assisted by S Artie Hopkins. |
| New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-MIA49 (2Q: 01:41) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-MIA49 (2Q: 01:32) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 10 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner, assisted by CB Lorenzo Manning. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIA39 (2Q: 01:25) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Donny Duncan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-10-MIA39 (2Q: 01:12) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher. Marshall gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIA21 (2Q: 00:52) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Donny Duncan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIA21 (2Q: 00:45) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Rickey Whalen for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. |
| (2Q: 00:45) New England called a time out. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-MIA13 (2Q: 00:35) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lorenzo Manning. |
| (2Q: 00:35) New England called a time out. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-5-MIA05 (2Q: 00:28) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| (2Q: 00:28) New England called a time out. |
| 2-2-MIA02 (2Q: 00:20) Charlie Flannery attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 17, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 00:12) Charlie Flannery kicked off 64 yards from the NED30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 32 yards to the MIA38. Tackled by Ricardo Burns. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA38 (2Q: 00:07) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Steven Owens for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Owens gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 31 yards to the MIA38. Tackled by Ricardo Burns. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA38 (3Q: 14:38) Clyde Davis ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIA38 (3Q: 14:02) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jumbo Wells. DE Kelvin Harbert defended the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Contact. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA43 (3Q: 13:56) Max Messersmith ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. Key block delivered by Ed Madison. |
| Miami: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIA48 (3Q: 13:20) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Rick Hammond for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED43 (3Q: 12:37) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. Mathis gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-4-NED04 (3Q: 11:54) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Linquist. DT Gus Bensen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-2-NED02 (3Q: 11:48) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 23, New England 3 |
| (3Q: 11:48) Extra point by Amos Wilson was good. Miami 24, New England 3 |
| (3Q: 11:37) Amos Wilson kicked off 67 yards from the MIA30. John Van Meter returned the ball 13 yards to the NED16. Tackled by Patrick Hastings. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED16 (3Q: 11:00) Brian Thompson ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George, assisted by S Myron Trivedi. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-NED25 (3Q: 10:32) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED31 (3Q: 10:03) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 10 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED41 (3Q: 09:26) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins. ILB Dexter Strong knocked down Cole Robles to break up the play. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-13-NED38 (3Q: 09:02) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-9-NED42 (3Q: 08:34) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. Hicks gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIA44 (3Q: 08:04) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch, assisted by ILB Frank Cedeno. |
| New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Strong is blitzing. 2-11-MIA45 (3Q: 07:21) Cadillac Escalante sacked by ILB Dexter Strong for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Lewis Culpepper. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-16-NED50 (3Q: 06:37) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB J.B. Garner defended the pass. |
| 4-16-NED50 (3Q: 06:29) Lester Laxdal punted 48 yards. Chuck Mathis returned the kick 0 yards to the MIA02. Tackled by Ricardo Burns. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA02 (3Q: 06:20) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Tisdall. DT Vernon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIA02 (3Q: 06:07) Clyde Davis ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett. |
| Miami: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-11-MIA01 (3Q: 05:22) Max Messersmith ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by DT Vernon Garrett. |
| 4-7-MIA05 (3Q: 04:38) Shaun Kane punted 35 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 6 yards to the MIA34. Tackled by Clyde Davis. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIA34 (3Q: 04:31) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Dexter Strong. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-MIA17 (3Q: 03:53) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 8 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 2-2-MIA09 (3Q: 03:26) Cadillac Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Ken Stone. DE Preston George blocked the pass. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-2-MIA09 (3Q: 03:22) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Thompson. OLB Ricky Wheeler simply tossed Cole Robles aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. |
| 4-2-MIA09 (3Q: 03:17) Charlie Flannery attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 24, New England 6 |
| (3Q: 03:10) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 32 yards to the MIA31. Tackled by Rickey Whalen. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-MIA31 (3Q: 02:49) Jackie Huntley sacked by ILB Quentin Davidson for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Vincent Newton. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-17-MIA24 (3Q: 02:10) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Anthony. DE Kendrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing. 3-17-MIA24 (3Q: 02:06) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Owens. ILB Quentin Davidson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-17-MIA24 (3Q: 01:58) Shaun Kane punted 51 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 1 yard to the NED26. Tackled by Derrick Shabazz. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED26 (3Q: 01:48) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-NED29 (3Q: 01:22) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-7-NED29 (3Q: 00:45) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Bennie Davison. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED37 (4Q: 15:00) Rickey Whalen ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-NED39 (4Q: 14:16) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. OLB Donny Duncan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-8-NED39 (4Q: 14:12) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. ILB Desmond Carson defended the pass. |
| 4-8-NED39 (4Q: 14:06) Lester Laxdal punted 56 yards. Chuck Mathis returned the kick 14 yards to the MIA19. Tackled by Darren Smith. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA19 (4Q: 13:58) Max Messersmith ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Alfred Cooley, assisted by S Kirk McCarthy. |
| Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Lester is blitzing. 2-12-MIA17 (4Q: 13:24) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Benjamin Dubey for 83 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dubey gained 68 yards after the catch. Miami's Jumbo Wells was hurt on the play. Miami 30, New England 6 |
| (4Q: 13:24) Extra point by Amos Wilson was good. Miami 31, New England 6 |
| (4Q: 13:10) Amos Wilson kicked off 67 yards from the MIA30. John Van Meter returned the ball 15 yards to the NED18. Tackled by Andrew Starling. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 1-10-NED08 (4Q: 12:39) Cory Blackburn ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bennie Davison. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-NED13 (4Q: 12:09) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-5-NED13 (4Q: 12:03) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Frank Cedeno. Hicks gained 28 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED47 (4Q: 11:19) Bernard Escalante pass was intended for WR Ricardo Burns and was intercepted by S Myron Trivedi at the MIA38. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Ricardo Burns. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA39 (4Q: 11:10) Clyde Davis ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kirk McCarthy. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-MIA40 (4Q: 10:31) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Benjamin Dubey for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by ILB Drew Slaughter. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIA46 (4Q: 09:59) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rick Hammond. DE Kendrick Fox drove right through Glen Quintero to hurry the quarterback. |
| 4-3-MIA46 (4Q: 09:51) Shaun Kane punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED15. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED15 (4Q: 09:41) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NED15 (4Q: 09:36) Rickey Whalen ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch, assisted by S Myron Trivedi. Key block delivered by Lenny Spindler. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-NED24 (4Q: 09:03) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. CB Ellis Hatcher defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1-NED24 (4Q: 08:57) Lester Laxdal punted 44 yards. Patrick Hastings returned the kick -1 yards to the MIA31. Tackled by Lewis Culpepper. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Levine is blitzing. 1-10-MIA31 (4Q: 08:48) Max Messersmith ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by S David Tynik. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-MIA21 (4Q: 08:40) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kirk McCarthy, assisted by S Cris Farr. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-20-MIA21 (4Q: 07:59) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Alfred Cooley. Key block delivered by Bruce Shields. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-MIA35 (4Q: 07:12) Clyde Davis ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. |
| 4-1-MIA40 (4Q: 06:25) Shaun Kane punted 40 yards. Mark Rhoads called for a fair catch at the NED20. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED20 (4Q: 06:17) Cory Blackburn ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Frank Cedeno, assisted by S Myron Trivedi. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. |
| New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-NED25 (4Q: 05:40) Brian Thompson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Harvey Graham. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock. Wallenbrock ran over Preston George to set up the play. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED32 (4Q: 05:14) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 11 yards. Tackled by S Myron Trivedi. Blackburn gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED43 (4Q: 04:35) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Harry Torres for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Myron Trivedi. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-NED49 (4Q: 04:24) Rickey Whalen ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins. Key block delivered by Lenny Spindler. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA42 (4Q: 03:53) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Ethan McMullen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIA42 (4Q: 03:40) Bernard Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIA42 (4Q: 03:30) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. DT Alfred Finch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIA42 (4Q: 03:24) Charlie Flannery attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA49 (4Q: 03:17) Clyde Davis ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Bruce Shields. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED40 (4Q: 02:29) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED40 (4Q: 02:00) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Dennis Linquist for -1 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED35 (4Q: 01:52) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by CB Marshall Fairley. Mathis gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED15 (4Q: 01:04) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-NED11 (4Q: 00:16) Max Messersmith ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Final Score: Miami Dolphins 31, New England Patriots 6 |