Dolphins at Patriots: Halftime report, first-half recap, immediate reactions

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty ImagesThe Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots have reached the mid-way point of their Week 17 showdown. The two teams head into the break tied, with both offenses still looking to find a rhythm on the day.

Dolphins 10 - Patriots 10

The Patriots won the toss and deferred to the second half. The Dolphins received the opening kickoff, starting the drive at the 25 after the touchback. On the first drive, it appeared the Patriots would sack quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, only to have shoved the ball through the middle of the line of scrimmage to running back Patrick Laird, who picked up 12 yards. A quick slant route to Albert Wilson followed, picking up another…