Cam Newton threw for 155 yards and rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns as he started his New England Patriots career with a 21-11 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
The Patriots provided a preview of a new-look offensive approach that gravitated towards Newton's rushing threat, with the 2015 MVP leading his team on the ground and scoring the 59th and 60th running touchdowns of his career.
- Patriots stat leaders: Cam Newton, 15/19, 155 yards, 0 TDs
- Rushing: Cam Newton, 15 carries, 75 yards, 2 TDs
- Receiving: Julian Edelman, five catches, 57 yards, 0 TDs
Having ranked last in rushing offense in 2019, the Dolphins delivered promising signs as Myles Gaskin, Jordan Howard and Matt Breida shared the workload in the backfield.