The Miami Dolphins pulled off a stunning 24-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, with two rushing touchdowns from Raheem Mostert and a passing touchdown from Tua Tagovailoa leading the way.
Mostert, who was acquired by the Dolphins in the offseason, had a huge day against the Patriots, rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on just 18 carries. His first touchdown came in the first quarter, when he took a handoff from Tagovailoa and ran it in from five yards out to give the Dolphins an early 7-0 lead. His second touchdown came in the fourth quarter, when he again took a handoff from Tagovailoa and ran it in from three yards out to give the Dolphins a 24-10 lead.
Tagovailoa also had a big day for the Dolphins, completing 19 of 28 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown pass came in the second quarter, when he connected with tight end Mike Gesicki for a 22-yard score that put the Dolphins up 14-3. Tagovailoa also ran for 16 yards on four carries, showing off his dual-threat capabilities.
The Dolphins defense also had a strong performance, holding the Patriots to just 17 points and forcing two turnovers. Cornerback Xavien Howard had an interception in the fourth quarter that sealed the victory for the Dolphins.
The Dolphins are now 5-3 on the season and have won four of their last five games. This win over the Patriots was a huge statement win for the Dolphins, showing that they can compete with any team in the league. With Tagovailoa and Mostert leading the way, the Dolphins look to be a team to watch out for in the coming weeks.
