The Miami Dolphins were defeated by the New England Patriots, 23-21, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as they lose their fifth contest in a row.
Miami entered the game without a number of key contributors who have been dealing with injuries, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left tackle Terron Armstead, cornerback Xavien Howard and linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Even with these players missing, the Dolphins still had a chance to win against Bill Belichick’s team that hadn’t really proved anything through the first 16 weeks.
Here’s how fans reacted throughout the contest:
Dolphins got incredibly lucky. That’s a fumble
— JimBob⛳️🏌🏼 (@JimBobDadMan) January 1, 2023
Mike McDaniel sucks stupid challenge there
— Frank Fleming (@NjTank99) January 1, 2023
Let's be clear Noah would be cut last year if it wasn't for Chris Grier trying to save face on a bust
— EVK (@FIRSTROUNDPlCK) January 1, 2023
#Dolphins unprepared and penalty riddled yet again.
McDaniel hasn’t had this team right for weeks
— Anthony DiMoro (@AnthonyDiMoro) January 1, 2023
I know Tyreek back hurt carrying us this year lol
— zman 😵💫 (@ZachStecker13) January 1, 2023
Dolphins defensive injuries off the charts at this stage.
— Dave… (@dctwittwoo) January 1, 2023
Nothing is more fun to watch then when Elandon Roberts gets a full sprint right up the middle and absolutely blows up a play
— Nikö (@dimambro26) January 1, 2023
Miami #Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert knows how to make defenders miss.
— Brandon Liguori (@BrandonRLiguori) January 1, 2023
Bridgewater is barely a back up quarterback and Sanders needs some kicker’s counseling. 🙄
— Ed O'Donnell (@Ed_ODonnell99) January 1, 2023
THOMAS MORSTEAD DIME🔥
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) January 1, 2023
Nice Boyer, gave pats different look on 3rd and 6 to start the half .
— Jhon (@FIUJM) January 1, 2023
For those who couldn't see: Right before Teddy Bridgewater uncorked it, Tyreek Hill called for the ball. He pointed deep — then immediately stopped his route.
That's how the miscommunication happened.
— Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) January 1, 2023
Nice play Teddy!! Touchdown Mostert!!!
— Christian Johnson (@CristianStephon) January 1, 2023
Teddy Bridgewater with about the most predictable pick-6 you'll ever see.
— Aaron Katzker (@AarontheBrain) January 1, 2023
2 injury-prone QBs and a 7th round rookie. So, so, SO Dolphins… #FinsUp
— Best Canes Smoking (@MiamiPropaganda) January 1, 2023
If we lose I blame tyreek
— Reice Stark (@Exiled_axe) January 1, 2023
Tyreek hill turning into Ted ginn…
— 8-9 (@Finspls) January 1, 2023
Skylar Thompson is humiliating himself humiliating the franchise. Doubt the team cares tho.
— Jordan J MacGeever (@j_macgeever) January 1, 2023
Touchdown Patriots, 1-yd pas to Meyers.
Complete breakdown from the Dolphins defense, no reason why Duke Riley should have been in coverage there
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) January 1, 2023
If no one else got me, I know Zach Sieler got me
— Zach Sieler Truther (@JMoneyKnowsBall) January 1, 2023
Great play by Skylar! LOVE IT!
Rubs salt in the Sanders missed FG wound though #finsup
— Reason (@the_real_reason) January 1, 2023
Another disappointing season for the Miami Dolphins. I love Tua but his concussion issue is scary. Hang in there fellow Dolphins fans. We have a good coach and a lot of positives to build on. #FinsUp
— Tecoloso (@KingMontana505) January 1, 2023
I don’t care if we start 12-0 next season, I’ll never get my hopes up again with this team. EVER!! 😭😭😭 @MiamiDolphins #FinsUp
— Y0PaTTi85 (@Y0Patti) January 1, 2023
I'm not even mad. This is what I expected so om to next season. #Dolphins #Finsup
— M13🇵🇷 (@tazrican_13) January 1, 2023
This team has again started 2023 just like the other 2 decades and continues disappointment #FinsUp
— Jesse Stone (@JesseSt79082944) January 1, 2023
Well another year and another disappointing end to a season! This defense needs to be revamped! OL is still bad even though they try to bandage it every year. QB’s are still bad. It never changes but I’m a Sucker for Pain! #FinsUp
— 305 Dolphins 8-8 🐬 (@Mitch702747) January 1, 2023
I hate this team #FinsUp
— Kxng Dolphin (@KxngDolphin) January 1, 2023
I’ve seen enough to know now that Mcdaniel isn’t the answer . His tendencies and style of play calling is average . Fire Boyer too . #FinsUp
— YeelixcatsNFT (@yeelixcatsNFT) January 1, 2023
