Week 9, 2028

Played in Miami, FL, weather: 87 degrees, stormy, 14 mph wind.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) A.J. Stargell kicked off 55 yards from the MIA30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 33 yards to the NED48. Tackled by Ed McCarthy.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-NED48 (1Q: 14:32) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 3 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. McMullen is blitzing.
2-7-MIA49 (1Q: 14:03) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NED46 (1Q: 13:57) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to FB Paul Hardy for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Fred Carlson. Hardy gained 5 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIA44 (1Q: 13:29) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 7 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by CB Bobby Shedd.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA37 (1Q: 13:02) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Ricky Wheeler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Marsh is blitzing.
2-10-MIA37 (1Q: 12:57) Donald Scukanec ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Whiteford. ILB Billy Joe Marsh knocked down Norman Meyer to break up the play.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIA37 (1Q: 12:18) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 17 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Marsh is blitzing.
1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 11:47) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. ILB Billy Joe Marsh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIA20 (1Q: 11:38) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Cedric Hendrickson. Diano gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-MIA30 (1Q: 11:31) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 6, Miami 0
(1Q: 11:31) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 7, Miami 0
(1Q: 11:20) Walter Dawkins kicked off 59 yards from the NED30. Ed McCarthy returned the ball 21 yards to the MIA32. Tackled by Jerome Alexander.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA32 (1Q: 10:44) Ben Norton ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-MIA31 (1Q: 10:16) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by OLB Norm Roffmann. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED49 (1Q: 09:47) Ben Norton ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by OLB Norm Roffmann. Key block delivered by Ted Kaplan.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NED44 (1Q: 09:13) Ben Norton ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels. Norton couldn't find any footing on the soaked field.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NED44 (1Q: 08:47) Al Moss ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Roffmann, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
4-6-NED45 (1Q: 08:10) Shaun Kane punted 34 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 17 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Damon Hill.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED28 (1Q: 08:02) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NED31 (1Q: 07:22) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. ILB Lewis Lee defended the pass.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NED31 (1Q: 07:15) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
4-2-NED36 (1Q: 06:30) Lester Laxdal punted 40 yards. Ed McCarthy returned the kick 17 yards to the MIA41. Tackled by Richard Cummins.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA41 (1Q: 06:22) Al Moss ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald. ILB Jay Willis crushed Vincent Newton to wreck the play.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIA40 (1Q: 05:38) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Travis Greenway for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-MIA39 (1Q: 04:56) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven.
4-8-MIA43 (1Q: 04:18) Shaun Kane punted 57 yards. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McQuitty is blitzing.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 04:12) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee and assisted by CB Bobby Shedd.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NED25 (1Q: 03:42) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. OLB Ricky Wheeler simply tossed Charlie Andrade aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NED25 (1Q: 03:34) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 75 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hicks gained 67 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 13, Miami 0
(1Q: 03:34) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 14, Miami 0
(1Q: 03:14) Walter Dawkins kicked off 60 yards from the NED30. Ed McCarthy returned the ball 17 yards to the MIA27. Tackled by Joe Ross.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA27 (1Q: 02:43) Christian Blackburn pass completed to FB Quinn Alexander for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Alexander gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Ryan Winters on the MIA31.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIA31 (1Q: 01:56) Ben Norton ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. Key block delivered by Quinn Alexander.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA37 (1Q: 01:11) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S Zach Toohil. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-MIA43 (1Q: 00:34) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-MIA46 (1Q: 00:07) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Travis Greenway for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of second quarter.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 15:00) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Travis Greenway for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Shawn Uremovic. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-NED45 (2Q: 14:14) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Damon Hill for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier. Hill gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Miami's Amos Norris was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED34 (2Q: 13:48) Ben Norton ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald, assisted by CB Shawn Uremovic. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Ryan Winters to the NED31. The weather has created a very slippery ball today.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NED31 (2Q: 13:20) Christian Blackburn sacked by DT Johnny Connell for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Ted Kaplan. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED26 (2Q: 13:07) Ben Norton ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels, assisted by OLB Norm Roffmann. DE Lorenzo Daniels knocked down Trevor Burke to break up the play.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-NED29 (2Q: 12:24) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Kenneth Montgomery for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Willis is blitzing.
3-10-NED26 (2Q: 11:59) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnell Barrett. DT T.K.O. Schofer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NED26 (2Q: 11:52) A.J. Stargell attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hendrickson is blitzing.
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 11:47) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. OLB Cedric Hendrickson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides.
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, expecting the pass.
1-5-NED38 (2Q: 11:42) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. OLB Ricky Wheeler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NED38 (2Q: 11:37) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DE Edwin Jenkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NED38 (2Q: 11:28) 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 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED33 (2Q: 11:22) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DE Edwin Jenkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-NED33 (2Q: 11:12) Lester Laxdal punted 34 yards. Ed McCarthy called for a fair catch at the MIA33.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA33 (2Q: 11:04) Al Moss ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by DE Lorenzo Daniels.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIA37 (2Q: 10:23) Ben Norton ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIA35 (2Q: 09:50) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Damon Hill for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hill gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA43 (2Q: 09:03) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Damon Hill for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIA48 (2Q: 08:36) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Patrick Schwartz. ILB Jay Willis knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIA48 (2Q: 08:29) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Travis Greenway for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED47 (2Q: 07:43) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Damon Hill for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roffmann and Willis are blitzing.
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 06:59) Ben Norton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Les Duran, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Ed Bunnell. Miami's Quinn Alexander was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NED23 (2Q: 06:22) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kenneth Montgomery. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED23 (2Q: 06:15) Christian Blackburn pass was intended for WR Damon Hill and was intercepted by CB Joe Ross at the NED13. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Amos Norris. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-NED26 (2Q: 06:06) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hendrickson is blitzing.
2-7-NED29 (2Q: 05:35) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee, assisted by OLB Ricky Wheeler.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED28 (2Q: 04:58) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-NED28 (2Q: 04:49) Lester Laxdal punted 45 yards. Ed McCarthy called for a fair catch at the MIA27.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA27 (2Q: 04:42) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 0 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-10-MIA27 (2Q: 04:21) Ben Norton ran around right end for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S Malcolm Specter. Key block delivered by Trevor Burke.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIA35 (2Q: 04:02) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA38 (2Q: 03:43) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Greenway. DT T.K.O. Schofer drove right through Ted Kaplan to hurry the quarterback.
Miami: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIA38 (2Q: 03:37) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing.
2-15-MIA33 (2Q: 03:27) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rickey Herndon.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIA38 (2Q: 03:07) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Damon Hill. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIA38 (2Q: 03:03) Shaun Kane punted 46 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 7 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Donnell Barrett.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Carlson is blitzing.
1-10-NED23 (2Q: 02:52) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
2-10-NED23 (2Q: 02:08) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 77 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hicks gained 59 yards after the catch. New England 20, Miami 0
(2Q: 02:08) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 21, Miami 0
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 02:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 55 yards from the NED30. Ed McCarthy returned the ball 39 yards to the NED46. Tackled by Gerald Smeenge.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 01:41) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson and assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-3-NED39 (2Q: 01:24) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Damon Hill. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NED39 (2Q: 01:17) Ben Norton ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
4-1-NED37 (2Q: 00:57) A.J. Stargell attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 00:49) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Edwin Jenkins for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Leland Roundy.
New England called a time out.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wheeler is blitzing.
2-19-NED35 (2Q: 00:41) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Jeff Rinaldi for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kerry Jacquet.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-26-NED28 (2Q: 00:14) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan McMullen, assisted by CB Bobby Shedd. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Ed McCarthy returned the ball 22 yards to the MIA29. Tackled by Richard Cummins.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA29 (3Q: 14:35) Christian Blackburn sacked by DT Gerald Rivers for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Trevor Burke.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roffmann is blitzing.
2-20-MIA19 (3Q: 13:53) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-MIA25 (3Q: 13:24) Christian Blackburn pass completed to WR Travis Greenway for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIA33 (3Q: 12:43) Shaun Kane punted 52 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 12 yards to the NED27. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Marsh is blitzing.
1-10-NED10 (3Q: 12:36) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Edwin Jenkins for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Charlie Andrade.
New England: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-NED03 (3Q: 11:55) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Edwin Jenkins, assisted by ILB Lewis Lee.
New England: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-15-NED05 (3Q: 11:22) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Keith O'Dwyer.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED29 (3Q: 10:43) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan McMullen. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED34 (3Q: 10:10) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jeff Rinaldi.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NED32 (3Q: 09:30) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Jeff Rinaldi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:23) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rex McQuitty.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NED38 (3Q: 08:43) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George, assisted by DT Donovan Berry.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NED36 (3Q: 08:05) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 24 yards. Tackled by S Jimmie Anderson. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-MIA40 (3Q: 07:22) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIA37 (3Q: 07:00) The Killer Rudd ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee, assisted by DE Edwin Jenkins.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-MIA36 (3Q: 06:30) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 3 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Garner, assisted by ILB Lewis Lee.
4-3-MIA33 (3Q: 05:51) Walter Dawkins attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Miami 0
(3Q: 05:46) Walter Dawkins kicked off 73 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-MIA20 (3Q: 05:46) Ben Norton ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S Zach Toohil.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-MIA22 (3Q: 05:07) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIA26 (3Q: 04:19) Christian Blackburn pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Travis Greenway. DE Lorenzo Daniels blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-MIA26 (3Q: 04:12) Shaun Kane punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the NED21.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-NED21 (3Q: 04:04) O.J. Rudd ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McMullen is blitzing.
2-12-NED19 (3Q: 03:30) O.J. Rudd ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn. Rudd lost his footing on the wet field.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED21 (3Q: 02:54) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NED24 (3Q: 02:21) Lester Laxdal punted 40 yards. Ed McCarthy called for a fair catch at the MIA36.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA36 (3Q: 02:14) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-MIA26 (3Q: 02:06) Ben Norton ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-MIA30 (3Q: 01:45) Al Moss ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIA35 (3Q: 01:06) Christian Blackburn sacked by DE Lorenzo Daniels for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Mickey Borsheim. Miami's Christian Blackburn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-23-MIA23 (3Q: 00:24) Shaun Kane punted 52 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 11 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Travis Greenway.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 00:14) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jeff Rinaldi, assisted by DE Alan Whiteford.
Start of fourth quarter.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NED37 (4Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 18 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA45 (4Q: 14:17) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Preston George.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
2-11-MIA46 (4Q: 13:44) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Fred Carlson.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McMullen is blitzing.
1-10-MIA34 (4Q: 13:21) O.J. Rudd ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Alan Whiteford, assisted by OLB Ricky Wheeler. ILB Billy Joe Marsh knocked down Kerry Jacquet to break up the play. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-MIA44 (4Q: 13:14) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lewis Lee, assisted by S John Van Meter.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-22-MIA46 (4Q: 12:29) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Winfred Lundberg for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan McMullen. Lundberg gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, 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.
3-18-MIA42 (4Q: 11:56) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA24 (4Q: 11:12) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler. Key block delivered by Kerry Jacquet.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Van Meter is blitzing.
2-5-MIA19 (4Q: 10:46) Donald Scukanec ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jeff Rinaldi.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-MIA20 (4Q: 10:19) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler.
4-3-MIA17 (4Q: 09:41) Walter Dawkins attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 27, Miami 0
(4Q: 09:36) Walter Dawkins kicked off 52 yards from the NED30. Al Moss returned the ball 23 yards to the MIA41. Tackled by Joe Ross. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Miami: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA20 (4Q: 09:08) Ben Norton ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Herndon is blitzing.
2-8-MIA22 (4Q: 08:38) Christian Blackburn sacked by DT Gerald Rivers for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Vincent Newton.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-MIA16 (4Q: 07:54) Christian Blackburn scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter.
4-11-MIA19 (4Q: 07:21) Shaun Kane punted 68 yards. Shawn Uremovic returned the kick 10 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Donnell Barrett.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hendrickson is blitzing.
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 07:13) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NED21 (4Q: 06:25) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Berry.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED25 (4Q: 05:39) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricky Wheeler, assisted by DT Donovan Berry.
4-5-NED28 (4Q: 04:52) Lester Laxdal punted 42 yards. Donnell Barrett called for a fair catch at the MIA30.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA30 (4Q: 04:41) Christian Blackburn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Greenway. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIA30 (4Q: 04:33) Christian Blackburn pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. Winters gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA44 (4Q: 03:56) Al Moss ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Herndon is blitzing.
2-9-MIA45 (4Q: 03:11) Kerry Thomason pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by CB Joe Ross. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIA44 (4Q: 02:27) Al Moss ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-5-MIA49 (4Q: 02:00) Shaun Kane punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the NED07.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED07 (4Q: 01:51) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan McMullen. New England's Paul Hardy was hurt on the play.
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.
2-8-NED09 (4Q: 01:05) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Whiteford, assisted by ILB Lewis Lee.
New England: Strong 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.
3-9-NED08 (4Q: 00:17) O.J. Rudd ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Fred Carlson.
Final Score: New England Patriots 27, Miami Dolphins 0