Sep 12, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Dolphins are alone in first place and have held off the New England Patriots who may have been the better team if not for Xavien Howard. With the game on the line, Howard made his money.
Late in the game, the Patriots were driving and looked to take the league with the ball inside the Dolphins red zone. Needing someone to step up, Xavien Howard became the hero Miami needed and has relied upon so many times, but not in the way you would think.