The Patriots lost to the Dolphins 20-7 on Sunday in the 2022 season opener.
After traveling to Miami several days earlier than usual to help cope with the heat, the results proved to be underwhelming. The Dolphins have now defeated the Patriots in four straight meetings, with New England falling to 2-8 in the last 10 games played in Miami.
Here are a few takeaways:
Turnovers proved costly in a game where the margins were tight
At the end of the day, the Patriots — a team that during Bill Belichick’s time has prided itself on making fewer mistakes than its opponent — finished with three turnovers and a missed fourth down (resulting in a turnover on downs).