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FOXBORO, Mass. -- It could have been 24-3 had Clyde Gates not gotten tackled by kicker Stephen Gostowski in the third quarter.
But he was. And he didn't get the TD. And the Patriots made their comeback, fueled in part by a Matt Moore fumble that led to a TD.
The game is tied 17-17 after Miami led 17-0 at halftime.
The live blog continues in the comments section below.
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DEFENSE JUST AS RESPONSIBLE AS MATT MOORE. EVERY TIME THINGS ARE NOT GOING RIGHT ON OFFENSE, THEY INSTANTLY LOOSE THE ABILITY TO GET STOPS.
GO FIGURE.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:00 PM
I guess some of you believe the HC has nothing to do with it. Ah yeah, right, uh huh, ok. Bowles can't make adjustments. Why? Because he is a dumbo that was hired by a dumbo that has since been fired, like Bowles will be in 9 days.
Posted by: Jelly Bean | December 24, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Jelly Bean really, two fumbles and an interception. No, he has played great you're right.
Just post under your real name - Jeff Ireland.
Posted by: VTDolfan | December 24, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Jelly Bean,
Right. Bowles was supposed to make an adjustment on Moore's arm strength. Good call.
Posted by: Seminole Sam | December 24, 2011 at 04:01 PM
2 turnovers changed the game Jelly bean you idiot
Posted by: tim | December 24, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Give Bowles a break, Flipturd. It is just his second game coaching.
Posted by: ginrai | December 24, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Idiots
Posted by: Ohio Dolfan | December 24, 2011 at 04:02 PM
It's only fair we shut them out in the first half they shut us out in the second.
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 24, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Been fun, folks.
Going to take a LONG walk with my daughter.
Be safe, everyone
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
WHEN THE OFFENSE SINKS, SO DOES THE DEFENSE. A FRANCHISE QB ALONE DOESNT FIX THAT.
THERE'S MAYBE NEED FOR WHOLESALE REVAMPING OF THE D AS IT NOW EXISTS TOO.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Armando-what's Ridleys stats? I didn't know he was in the NFL until today-can't stop the QB sneak that everyone-but the Dolphins knew were coming
Posted by: David | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Seminole, with a name like that I understand you can't read. But Moore never plays defense...neither has our D for the whole second half. Moore's fault?
Posted by: Jelly Bean | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Matt moore became frantic when leading at the half...decided wait a minute, im not suppose to win against teams like this....bowles then made the adjustment.....
Posted by: superPHIN | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
We are what we thought we are....
Posted by: Powhitetrash | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Typical Dolphins: play solid for 2-3 quarters then falls apart. Tough being a fan of this team.
Posted by: cosmodo | December 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
THE DEFENSE CANT ONLY PLAY GREAT WHEN THE OFFENSE IS PLAYING GREAT. THATS WHY WE'RE ALWAYS A COLLAPSE WAITING TO HAPPEN.
ARMANDO, SAVE YOUR SELF SOME TIME, DONT WRITE A NEW BLOG ON THIS LOSS. IM SURE YOU CAN DIG UP AN OLD BLOG ARTICLE THAT FITS THE BILL.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:05 PM
This ENTIRE organization needs purging, from owner down.
Posted by: DublcOtown13 | December 24, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Bowles underthrew a wide open receiver again. Good call, Jelly Bean.
Posted by: Seminole Sam | December 24, 2011 at 04:06 PM
wow we suck....and we don't even get a shot at Luck
Posted by: jscottviper | December 24, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Have a good one everybody. A Joyous Christmas to all!
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 24, 2011 at 04:06 PM
I'm glad we don't have Ryan Mallet-this way NE can beat us for another decade when Brady leaves
Posted by: David | December 24, 2011 at 04:06 PM
4TH QTR BLOG:
"NEW GAME"
LOOKS LIKE THE SAME OLD COLLAPSE TO ME. IT WOULD BE A NEW GAME IF THE DOLPHINS EVER WON ONE OF THESE.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:06 PM
In Bowles audition, he has proven he has the same weakness as Sparanass, he has no clue how to make adjustments.
Posted by: Jelly Bean | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
You can easily see the need for a real and experienced, winning coach.
Posted by: DublcOtown13 | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
The Dolphins need a coach that will convince them the season begins in September and ends in January.
The Dolphins need to figure out that a game is four quarters.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
WE SHUT THE PATS OUT IN 1ST HALF. THEYRE RETURNING THE FAVOR IN THE 2ND HALF!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Marshall is Not an asset at this rate
Posted by: David | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Had to post this..daughter yanking my arm...
Who here said end of 2nd quarter Pats couldn't score 30 in a half?
Sheesh, another injury?
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 24, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Different coach, same dilphins. Please get that qb. The right one this time. do they want to play spoilers for the number 1 seed? No they get embarrased once again.
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | December 24, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Garbage time stats now being accumulated.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 24, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Repeating nonsense doesn't make it less so.
Posted by: Tom | December 24, 2011 at 04:08 PM
TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Seminole, you should go to the eye doctor. You are suffering from tunnel vision. You can only see one tiny flaw out of many. Maybe if the defense stopped NE in the second half we would not be behind right now?
I guess that is too complicated for you to grasp.
Posted by: Jelly Bean | December 24, 2011 at 04:10 PM
BRADY IS THE BEST......
FIRE
MIKE NOLAN .........
Posted by: ALoco | December 24, 2011 at 04:10 PM
So when down by 10 is when miami decides to spread the field.......talk about trying to lose the game...*lmao****
Posted by: superPHIN | December 24, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Bowles needs to learn how to throw with more touch and stop missing tackles on defense.
Posted by: Seminole Sam | December 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Dear Ross
When choosing the next HC, avoid ghetto blasters, linguini heads, and, now Seminoles...they are known to be drunks anyway LOL.
Posted by: Jelly Bean | December 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
LIKE I POSTED EARLIER, ALL WE NEEDED WAS 13PTS TO WIN THIS GAME. 30-27 WINS.
WE GOT A BIG FAT ROTTEN GOOSE'S EGG IN THE 2ND HALF. IS 13PTS IN HALF TO WIN A GAME TOO MUCH TO ASK FROM THIS TEAM?
APPARENTLY IT IS!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Merry Christmas Matt Moore you worthless piece of CRAP.
Posted by: tim | December 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Thank goodness this season is almost over, I'll have time to grow some hair back.
Posted by: DublcOtown13 | December 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Bowles doesn't have it. Moore doesn't have it.
Nolan? I'm starting to wonder.
Posted by: cocoajoe | December 24, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Reggie injured put him on IR with Davis and Long, hell of a season though Reggie, just bring it next season now when it matters
Posted by: Husketeer | December 24, 2011 at 04:12 PM
moore is inconsistent, but keep him as a backup.
Posted by: austin | December 24, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Nate Jones-former Dolphin makes tackle-TD-Bess-Great throw-jones got beat
Posted by: David | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
CANT SCORE 13PTS TO SEAL THE DEAL AGAINST THE NFL'S WORST DEFENSE YOU GOT BIG PROBLEMS.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Nice touch pass by Bowles!
Let's see what he can do with this onside kick!!
Posted by: Seminole Sam | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Too little too late but nice throw.
Posted by: chris | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
ONSIDE KICK, WHADDA WE HAVE TO LOOSE?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Jelly Bean - Moore gave the Patriots short fields twice - that changed the game. He has been Ok up to now but there is no question that he single handedly blew the second half and thus, the game today.
Posted by: VTDolfan | December 24, 2011 at 04:13 PM
will say, though moore has terrible ball security, he has much better touch than henne.
Posted by: austin | December 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
MUST go for onside kick.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
New England will have problems in the playoffs
Posted by: jscottviper | December 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
BRADY GETS THE BALL BACK HERE AND WE NEVER SEE IT AGAIN. WE HAVENT STOPPED HIM THIS HALF.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
When its tough...you gotta ask ..what would Tony Sparano do
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 24, 2011 at 04:15 PM
stop tom brady?
Posted by: austin | December 24, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Why a line drive kick?
Posted by: cocoajoe | December 24, 2011 at 04:15 PM
..WHAT!!!! Come on..You have to try for the onside kick...
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | December 24, 2011 at 04:15 PM
The cheatriots will lose their first game in the playoffs
Posted by: beerndrums | December 24, 2011 at 04:15 PM
OUR DEFENSE SEEMS TO LOOSE ITS INTENSITY WHEN THE OFFENSE DOESNT PLAY WELL. THYRE EQUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE TYPE LOSSES.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 24, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Time for Taylor to sack Brady
Posted by: David | December 24, 2011 at 04:16 PM