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The big play: 78-yard swing on Dolphins RB Damien Williams’ fumble

DAVIE–While the final result of the ‘ 35-14 loss to New England looked decisive, it might’ve been significantly different if not for one play gone awry.

Miami forced the Patriots into a punt to start the fourth quarter and was driving with a chance to make it a one-score game. The Dolphins were down 27-14 when they got to the New England six-yard line and were still threatening on second-and goal from the nine. Take a look at where it all went wrong:

Before the snap, the Dolphins are showing five potential receivers (the tight end ultimately stays back to block) and Damien Williams in the backfield:

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Miami has three receivers to the left and sends Williams that way as well.