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Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany
Read full article: Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in GermanyJonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany.
Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins
Read full article: Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 winsMac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Tagovailoa aids Dolphins’ turnaround in 31-27 win over Lions
Read full article: Tagovailoa aids Dolphins’ turnaround in 31-27 win over LionsTua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead, 11-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki late in the third quarter, capping the Miami Dolphins’ rally from a double-digit, second-half deficit for a 31-27 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9
Read full article: Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday.
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs
Read full article: Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffsduring the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Fitzpatrick's desperation heave to Mack Hollins set up Jason Sanders’ 44-yard field goal as the Dolphins drove the field in the final 19 seconds to move one step closer to a playoff berth with an improbable 26-25 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. The move to play for the field goal backfired as the Raiders lost on a kick instead. My head was getting ripped off.”The penalty moved the ball down to the Las Vegas 26, setting up Sanders’ winning kick. Las Vegas then ran out most of the clock but not enough.
Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win
Read full article: Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 winThe Dolphins (9-5) bolstered their wild-card chances and are assured of a winning record for only the second time since 2008. The Patriots (6-8) will finish at .500 or worse for the first time since 2000, the year they drafted Tom Brady. They mounted a 14-play, 90-yard touchdown drive midway through the second half to take the lead for good. They were shut out in the first half, but mounted a 72-yard touchdown drive to start the second half for a 7-6 lead. DE John Simon (hamstring) and C David Andrews (calf) were sidelined in the second half.
Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions
Read full article: Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive against San Francisco with a calf injury the two-time rushing championship has been battling for several weeks. Safety Deon Bush (foot) is also out after being listed questionable with Johnson. Cowboys: RB Ezekiel Elliott, QB Ben DiNucci, WR Malik Turner, CB Rashard Robinson, DE Bradlee Anae, LB Luke Gifford, DE Ron’Dell Carter. ___JACKSONVILLE AT BALTIMOREJaguars: CB Sidney Jones, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Quincy Williams, DT Daniel Ross, QB Jake Luton. Ravens: DE Calais Campbell, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Marcus Peters, RB Mark Ingram, LB Kristian Welch, DE Jihad Ward, C Trystan Colon-Castillo.
Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says too early to tell about Mike Gesicki injury
Read full article: Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says too early to tell about Mike Gesicki injuryDAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins are waiting to find out about the status of tight end Mike Gesicki. Against the Chiefs, Gesicki caught two touchdowns before leaving with an injury in the shoulder area. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores would not indicate Gesicki’s status on Monday. Flores said, “I think it’s too early to tell. I think it’s too early to tell with Mike and some of the other guys who got banged up yesterday.”The Dolphins came up short against the Chiefs.
Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins
Read full article: Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes took a 30-yard sack before he got the Kansas City Chiefs going in the right direction. The Chiefs overcame a 10-point deficit and four turnovers Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27. But he threw for 393 yards and two scores to help the Chiefs (12-1) earn their eighth consecutive victory. It was the Chiefs’ second consecutive comeback at Hard Rock Stadium, where they won the Super Bowl in February despite Mahomes' two interceptions. He threw an interception, bobbled a snap and took the big sack to set up the Dolphins’ first touchdown.
Dolphins players say they're excited about Tua's 1st start
Read full article: Dolphins players say they're excited about Tua's 1st startMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his first NFL play with Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22), Miami Dolphins guard Ted Karras (67) and Miami Dolphins running back Lynn Bowden (15) against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoas winning personality helped the Miami Dolphins avoid locker room backlash when he was promoted to replace popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)MIAMI – Tua Tagovailoa’s winning personality helped the Miami Dolphins avoid any locker room backlash when he was promoted to replace popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. Even so, players who have spoken publicly regarding the change say they're excited about Tagovailoa becoming the starter. Under Tagovailoa, the Dolphins hope their offense will be even more dynamic. “Just like everybody else, I'm excited to see him in his first start.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine
Teammates excited to see Tua Tagovailoa debut at quarterback
Read full article: Teammates excited to see Tua Tagovailoa debut at quarterbackDAVIE, Fla. – Miami Dolphins fans aren’t the only ones excited to see Tua Tagovailoa take over at quarterback. Tight end Mike Gesicki said he’s “super excited for Tua.” Gesicki said that Tua has practiced hard and has a great work ethic. I’m ready to see what he’s going to do, like everyone else.”Williams added that Tua does, “everything you want in a quarterback. Lawson added, “You wouldn’t think he’s a rookie if you watch him in practice. You’d think he’s been in the game a long time.”The Dolphins host the Rams on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again as Dolphins get first win
Read full article: Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again as Dolphins get first winMiami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick laughs with coaches as he comes off the field after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ryan Fitzpatrick handles the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as anyone in the NFL. Fitzpatrick completed his first 12 passes — a career high — as Miami scored touchdowns on its first three drives for the first time since 2011. Fitzpatrick also ran for 39 yards and a score, his 37-year-old legs looking as fresh as any in Miami’s backfield. “As a group we just didn't get it done,” said Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, who completed 30 of 42 passes for 275 yards and two turnovers. The Jaguars have won two in a row against the Bengals, notching victories in 2017 and 2019.
Allen reaches career high in passing, Bills beat Dolphins
Read full article: Allen reaches career high in passing, Bills beat DolphinsAllen reached a career high in yards passing for the second week in a row, and became the first Buffalo quarterback to have back-to-back 300-yard games since Drew Bledsoe in 2002. The Bills totaled 524 yards, with 342 in the first half, the most by the team since 2000. The Dolphins closed to 31-28 on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Mike Gesicki and a successful 2-point conversion with 49 seconds left. Allen threw touchdown passes to four receivers and Stefon Diggs led the Bills with eight catches for 153 yards. The Bills had scoring drives of 97 yards, 84 yards, and 73 yards in the first half.
Miami Sports Pod - The Dolphins set a winning culture
Read full article: Miami Sports Pod - The Dolphins set a winning cultureThe Miami Dolphins and their winning culture... yes, you read that right... are the topic on this week’s episode of the Miami Sports Pod. SUBSCRIBE to the Miami Sports Pod - iTunes | Android1:21 The Dolphins win over the Eagles was big3:00 What did you see on Sunday? 4:00 DeVante Parker and Mike Gesicki have grown tremendously this year8:30 Adam Gase was never able to unlock DeVante Parker’s talent16:00 Ryan Fitzpatrick’s leadership is shining through22:00 The Dolphins should try to keep Fitz around28:30 Clay has an awesome Jay Cutler story38:00 Don’t overstate the reasons to be happy41:00 Manny Diaz: Why?