Tom Brady was taken down as he threw an incompletion in the first quarter.

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Tom Brady was taken down as he threw an incompletion in the first quarter.

Dolphins cornerback Will Davis broke up a long pass intended for Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell late in the game.

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Dolphins cornerback Will Davis broke up a long pass intended for Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell late in the game.

Patriots running back Stevan Ridley lost his helmet as he picked up some first quarter yardage.

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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley lost his helmet as he picked up some first-quarter yardage.

Cameron Wake celebrated his fouth-quarter sack of Brady, forcing a fumble that the Dolphins recovered.

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Cameron Wake celebrated his fouth-quarter sack of Brady, forcing a fumble that the Dolphins recovered.

Miami running back Lamar Miller ran the ball for a touchdown during the second half.

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Miami running back Lamar Miller ran the ball for a touchdown during the second half.

Tom Brady called signals during the game.

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Tom Brady called signals during the game.

Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace scored a touchdown during the second half.

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Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace scored a touchdown during the second half.

Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo stretched to recover a ball fumbled by Miami.

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Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo stretched to recover a ball fumbled by Miami.

Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes tackled New England wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins.

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Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes tackled New England wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Chris McCain blocked a punt return by New England.

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Chris McCain blocked a punt return by New England.

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