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Once again, the big play is missing from the Patriots’ arsenal — and the defense can only do so much

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It’s tough to avoid a case of big-play envy after watching the Patriots play the Dolphins.

The Patriots defense did some good things in the Dolphins’ eventual 24-17 win, most notably limiting dynamo Tyreek Hill to five catches for 40 yards and a touchdown.