Patriots vs Dolphins final score, recap, and immediate reactions

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty ImagesThe Miami Dolphins hosted the New England Patriots on Sunday in the final game at Hard Rock Stadium this year. Miami came into the game at 8-5, looking to remain in position to make the playoffs. The Patriots entered the day 6-7 and looking to avoid being eliminated from the postseason picture.

The Dolphins left the game with the win, still in position to claim a playoff berth, and the knowledge that they eliminated the Patriots.

Final score

Patriots 12 - Dolphins 22

First half recap

The Patriots received the opening kick, starting on offense at their own 25-yard line after the touchback. On first down, quarterback Cam Newton threw incomplete before running back…