The Cam Newton era commenced in New England in much the same way any other era for the Patriots has over the past 20 years — with a win.
The Miami Dolphins made them work for it late, but the damage done in the first half was enough to hold off a comeback attempt and a brief dusting of Fitzmagic.
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