The Miami Dolphins hosted the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Week 18 regular-season finale for both teams. New England came into the game knowing they were in the playoffs, but still playing for a chance to be the AFC East division champion and host their Wildcard round game. Miami came into the contest without a chance at the postseason, but an ability to end the season with a winning record and play spoiler to the Patriots’ division hopes.
With the win, Miami claimed their second-straight winning season, something they have not done since 2002-2003, and they swept the Patriots for the first time since 2000.