MIAMI GARDENS — Tony Lippett lived to tell the story.
On a 77-yard touchdown play from Tom Brady to Julian Edelman in the third quarter on Sunday, New England Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd absolutely blew up Lippett, the Miami Dolphins’ cornerback.
“I’m feeling good,” Lippett said after the game, with a smile. “(Floyd) just caught me with a good little lick right there. It is what it is. I’m good, though.”
Lippett was checked for a concussion but was quickly cleared. That is critical because Miami began the game without three defensive back starters, including two safeties and a corner.