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Analysis: Inside the two big plays and other assorted mistakes that led to the Patriots’ loss

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — With apologies to that famous slice of Manhattan between 34th and 59th streets, to the Patriots, Hell’s Kitchen is located right here off Exit 2X on the Florida Turnpike.

New England lost its third straight game at the Hard Rock House of Horrors Stadium Sunday, the Dolphins earning a 20-7 verdict by capitalizing on a few key errors to win Mike McDaniel’s head coaching debut.

Though not thoroughly dominated (Miami outgained New England by just 36 yards), the Patriots couldn’t execute in the biggest moments.

“I was pretty even game, two big plays, 14 points, really skewed the game,’’ said coach Bill Belichick.