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Patriots’ valiant defensive effort against Dolphins undone by critical breakdowns, lack of offensive support

The Miami Dolphins offense generally had a productive day at the office in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. It gained 390 yards from scrimmage for an average of 5.3 per play, and most importantly put up 31 points compared to 17 from the opposition.

At times, it looked easy for Miami. However, head coach Mike McDaniel made sure to point out after the game that it was anything but.

“It was one of the better defensive game plans that I’ve really ever gone against,” he told reporters during his postgame presser.