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Dolphins vs Patriots Final: 27-24 - Recap

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 320 yards and 1 TDs to lead the Dolphins over New England 27-24 on Sunday in Week 17 action at Gillette Stadium.

Miami was an underdog by +17.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 45.0.

Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 28 of 41 pass attempts for 320 yards and 1 TDs for the Dolphins in the win.

Sony Michel rushed for 74 yards for New England, while Rex Burkhead added 48 yards. Tom Brady threw for 221 yards for the Patriots, while receivers Phillip Dorsett II and Elandon Roberts had 50 and 38 yards respectively.

New England was outgained by Miami 389-352 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-18 by the Dolphins.

The time of possession battle favored Miami as their offense was on the field for 33:51, longer than the 26:09 of their opponents.