Rhamondre Stevenson had already done plenty to help the Patriots in Miami. He carried 19 times for 82 yards, giving New England a steady option in a game where the offense had to work through injuries and a sluggish first half.
His most important contribution came after the Dolphins made one last push.
Miami scored a 35-yard touchdown with just over two minutes left, then failed to convert the two-point try. The Dolphins went for an onside kick to get another chance. Stevenson recovered it for New England, and the Patriots held on to the ball to close out the 24-19 win.
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Stevenson Finished The Job
The recovery made Stevenson part of the final answer to a game that had become tense again. New England had led by 11 points before the late Dolphins touchdown, but Miami’s score made a clean finish essential.
Stevenson’s work on the ground helped the Patriots manage the game, and his recovery stopped Miami from getting one last possession. It was a fitting end to a day when New England had to find different ways to create enough offense and protect a lead.
Keeping Pace in AFC East
The Patriots improved to 5-3 with the win and stayed unbeaten in AFC East games. Maye supplied the comeback and the touchdowns, but Stevenson’s final play helped make sure the comeback counted.
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