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Photos: Patriots at Dolphins Week 15
The New England Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins in a regular season game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands the ball to running back J.J. Taylor (42) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (44) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) brings down New England Patriots running back James White (28), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) intercepts a pass in the enzone intended for Miami Dolphins running back Lynn Bowden (15), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) is tackled by Miami Dolphins defensive back Clayton Fejedelem (42), right, and linebacker Sam Eguavoen (49), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton kneels before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor (42) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs the football before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)









New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) brings down New England Patriots running back James White (28), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) gestures on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)




New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass as Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) attempts to defend, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands the ball to running back J.J. Taylor (42) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, greets Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 22-12. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) celebrates a field goal with offensive guard Joe Thuney (62) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots defensive back Justin Bethel (29) dives at Miami Dolphins' Noah Igbinoghene (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after a catch against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws the ball under pressure from Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws the ball under pressure from Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Miami Dolphins punter Matt Haack (2) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (15) runs with the ball and is tripped up by Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts (44) and Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after a catch against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)