The New England Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins in a regular season game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Hoyer (2) and Tom Brady (12) take the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Members of the United States military line up off the field for part of the Salute to Service military appreciation campaign before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Members of the United States military line up off the field for part of the Salute to Service military appreciation campaign before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
A member of the United State Navy poses with New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriot as part of the Salute to Service military appreciation campaign before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
A flyover of fighter jets are part of the Salute to Service military appreciation campaign before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes over the rush from Miami Dolphins defensive end Andre Branch (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure from Miami Dolphins defensive end Andre Branch (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (13) run from Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones (20) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) crosses the goal for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead, center, celebrates his touchdown with tackle LaAdrian Waddle (68) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Rex Burkhead (34), Dion Lewis (33) y Brandon Bolden (38) Photo (AP)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs from Miami Dolphins defensive back T.J. McDonald (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, scores a touchdown with Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones on his back during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, spikes the ball to celebrate his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins with Danny Amendola, left, and Ted Karras, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, center, celebrates his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins with Danny Amendola, left, and Ted Karras, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for a receiver under pressure from Miami Dolphins defensive end Andre Branch (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) runs from Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead, right, catches a touchdown pass at the goal line in front of Miami Dolphins linebacker Chase Allen (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead, top, celebrates his touchdown catch with James Develin, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Rex Burkhead during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks runs after catching a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, left, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates a defensive stop against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks runs after catching a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) gains yardage against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots linebacker Marquis Flowers, left, and defensive end Trey Flowers, right, sack Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, center, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis, right, runs past Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (56) delivers a hit on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after he threw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls signals in the huddle with a scraped left elbow during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks celebrates his touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks celebrates his touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks scores a touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, center, celebrates with teammates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates his touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates his touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady departs after speaking to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waits to speak to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waits to speak to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty wears red slippers while he speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski wears sneakers as he speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick arrives to speak to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Esta tarde los Patriots lograron otra cómoda victoria, esta vez frente al equipo de Miami que cayó derrotado 35 – 17.
Una buena actuación que tuvo como base un buen inicio tanto de la ofensiva como de la defensa y de los equipos especiales.
"Hoy fue bueno, pudimos jugar con la ventaja…Estoy contento que pudimos mostrar fortaleza mental, siguiendo en la lucha y haciendo jugadas cuando las necesitábamos hacer, y la defensa hizo varias todo el día; eso es lo que vamos a necesitar", manifestó Brady en su conferencia al final del juego.
Una buena ofensiva desde el inicio
Brady comandó su ofensiva para anotar los primeros 14 puntos del partido. El QB realizó un ataque mixto con la colaboración tanto de sus receptores como de sus corredores.
En el juego aéreo Brady contó con la contribución del WR Brandin Cooks (6 de 7 recepciones, 83 yardas, 1 TD) y del TE Rob Gronkowski (5 de 8 recepciones, 82 yardas y 2 TDs).
Esta es la 16va oportunidad en que Gronkowski logra múltiples anotaciones en un partido, un nuevo record de franquicia que supera las 15 logradas por el WR Randy Moss.
Equipos especiales sobresalen
Vale mencionar que al iniciar el partido y después de solo 3 jugadas, los Patriots al verse obligados a despejar, realizan un 'fake punt', en donde el jugador de equipos especiales Nate Ebner corre con el balón y gana 14 yardas, manteniendo de esta manera a la ofensiva de Brady en el campo.
Lewis sigue imparable
En el juego terrestre se volvió a contar con la efectividad del RB Dion Lewis, el diminuto RB fue toda una fuerza logrando importantes carreras desde el inicio del partido. Lewis acabó su buena actuación con 15 acarreos para 112 yardas.
Igualmente importante fue el trabajo realizado por Rex Burkhead quien terminó su buena actuación con 13 acarreos para 50 yardas y 1 TD. El RB también puso su cuota de arena en el juego aéreo con 2 recepciones para 3 yardas y 1 TD.
Una defensa tenaz
Así como la ofensiva mostró efectividad desde el inicio, lo mismo ocurrió con la defensa que en el primer cuarto limitó a los visitantes a 0 puntos, siendo el único TD de Miami durante la primera mitad producto de un error del centro suplente Ted Karras quien centró a Brady antes de que este se encontrara listo para recibirlo. El balón suelto fue recuperado por el S Reshad Jones quien anotó un fácil TD.
La defensa de New England parece haber encontrado un buen nivel con un juego dinámico y variado. Aunque el QB de Miami Matt Moore tuvo algunos buenos momentos, gran parte de la tarde estuvo bajo presión de los pass rushers de New England quienes lograron capturarlo en un total de 7 ocasiones: DE Trey Flowers (2), LB Elandon Roberts (2), DL Eric Lee (1), LB Kyle Van Noy (1) y CB Jonathan Jones (1). Igualmente el QB de Miami lanzó 2 intercepciones (recuperadas por el CB Stephon Gilmore y el S Duron Harmon).
Seguimos liderando
Con esta victoria el equipo de New England solidifica su liderazgo (junto a los Steelers) en la Conferencia Americana. Esta es la séptima victoria consecutiva de New England que ahora vuelve a hacer maletas para jugar 3 encuentros al hilo fuera del Gillette (frente a Buffalo, Miami y Pittsburgh).
Un triunfo reconfortante que hará que los ánimos estén a tope para los trabajos de la semana, con miras a 3 importantes encuentros de visita.
