The New England Patriots lost Sunday in the most dramatic of fashions when the Miami Dolphins successfully converted a double-lateral pass play to score a 69-yard touchdown with time running out.
The play raised an obvious question.
How did that happen?
It was a desperate play for the Dolphins often attempted in the NFL but rarely converted. To see it happen against a Bill Belichick-coached team was shocking.
Belichick takes the blame
Almost as shocking Monday was Belichick’s candor when discussing the play, in which he took the blame.
“It starts with me,” Belichick told reporters.