The Miami Dolphins are down to one last game for the 2021 NFL season, ending the season as they began it with a contest against the New England Patriots. That Week 1 contest featured the Dolphins coming away with a 17-16 win after a late fumble by New England running back Damien Harris at the Miami eight-yard line allowed the Dolphins to kill the clock. The game featured Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones making his NFL debut, throwing for 281 yards with a touchdown on 29-for-39 passing.
Fast forward to Week 18, and the Dolphins are eliminated from the postseason, while the Patriots are locked into the playoffs and have a chance to claim the AFC East title.