Live Blogging: Shish on Football: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 12/11/2017

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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Football'. Tonight it is the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. The Patriots are coming in with a record of 10-2, while the Dolphins come in with a record of 5-7. The Patriots have defeated the Dolphins two weeks ago, by a score of 35-17. 

That game the Dolphins didn't have their starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Tonight Jay Cutler is the Dolphins Starting Quarterback.  They are also hoping to take advantage of a Patriots team who is without Rob Gronkowski.  Gronkowski is serving a one-game suspension from a late hit in last week's game against the Bills. 

It is the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, coming up shortly. 

​1st Quarter:
The Patriots are in their silver helmets, white jerseys, and navy blue pants. The Dolphins are in their nostaglic 1972 teal green jerseys, white helmets, and pants.
Patriots deferred, Dolphins will receive. 

Miami Dolphins Possession:
14:54: Gostkowski kicks the ball to Perry, who moves the ball to MIA 19. 1st & 10.
14:48: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to Parker. 2nd & 10.
14:39: Drake runs the ball to MIA 45. 1st & 10.
14:02: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who goes ob at NE 46. 2nd & 1.
13:24: Drake runs the ball to NE 45. 1st & 10. 
13:00: Drake runs the ball to NE 48. 2nd & 13. 
12:17: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who moves the ball to NE 36. 3rd & 1.
11:36: Drake runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1. 
10:54: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker, who goes ob at NE 22. 1st & 10.
10:15; Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who goes ob at NE 11. 1st & 10.
9:51: Drake runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
9:12: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to Stills. 3rd & 11.
9:05: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 11.
9:01: FIELD GOAL: Parkey kicks a 29-yard FG. NE 0, MIA 3

​New England Patriots Possession:
9:01: Parkey kicks the ball to Lewis, who kneels in the endzone for a touchback. Ball on NE 25. 1st & 10.
8:53: Burkhead runs the ball to a Suh wall at NE 25. 2nd & 10.
8:23: Brady throws a hurried incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
8:15: INTERCEPTION: Brady pass is intercepted by Xavien Howard, who is ob at MIA 45. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​5:10: Dolphins moved the ball to NE 26. Drake runs the ball to NE 30, for a loss. 3rd & 8. 
4:24: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker, who moves the ball to NE 26. 4th & 4.
3:49: FIELD GOAL: Parkey kicks a 44-yard FG. NE 0, MIA 6

​New England Patriots Possession:
3:49: Parkey kicks the ball to Patriots Endzone for a touchback. Ball on NE 25. 1st & 10.
3:45: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:40: Burkhead runs the ball to NE 27. 3rd & 8.
2:59: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8. 
2:47: Allen punts the ball to MIA 30, where the Patriots downed the ball. 1st & 10. NE 0, MIA 6

Miami Dolphins Possession:
2:47: PENALTY: Encroachment against Patriots. 1st & 5.
2:40: Cutler runs ob to MIA 39. 1st & 10.
2:09: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to J. Thomas. 2nd & 10.
2:06: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Patriots. Ball on MIA 48. 1st & 10.
2:01: Drake runs the ball to NE 47. PENALTY: Holding called against Pouncy. 1st & 20. 
1:27: Cutler throws a completed pass to Stills, who goes ob at MIA 45. 2nd & 14. 
:46: Drake runs the ball to MIA 45, no gain. 3rd & 14.
:05: Cutler throws a completed pass to J. Thomas, who loses the ball and regains it at NE 47. 4th Down.

End of 1st Quarter:
NE 0, MIA 6

2nd Quarter:
Miami Dolphins Possession (Con't):
​14:53: Haack punts the ball to Amendola, who calls for a fair catch. Ball on NE 8. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
14:45: Lewis runs the ball to NE 19. 1st & 10.
14:11: Brady throws a completed pass to Lewis, who moves the ball to NE 27. 2nd & 2.
13:40: Brady throws a completed pass to Burkhead, who moves the ball to NE 35. 1st & 10. 
13:08: Lewis runs the ball to NE 37. 2nd & 8. 
12:38: Brady throws a completed pass to Lewis, who is stopped at NE 41. 3rd & 4.
11;59: Brady throws a completed pass to Burkhead, who is stopped at NE 44. 4th & 1.
11:12: Allen punts the ball to MIA 14, where the ball is downed by the Patriots. 1st & 10. NE 0, MIA 6

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​11:02: Drake runs the ball to MIA 17. 2nd & 7. 
10:27: Cutler gets sacked by McCourty. The ball on MIA 6. 3rd & 18. 
9:46: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who moves the ball to NE 19. 4th & 5.
9:14: Haack punts the ball to Reedy, who moves the ball to NE 47. 1st & 10. NE 0, MIA 6
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New England Patriots Possession:
9:06: Brady throws a completed pass to Allen, who moves the ball to MIA 44. 2nd &  2. 
8:46: PENALTY: False Start called against Patriots. 2nd & 7. Ball on MIA 49. 
8:17: Brady throws a completed pass to Lewis, who is stopped at MIA 28. 1st & 10.
7:36: Burkhead runs the ball to MIA 26. 2nd & 8. 
7:03: Brady throws a completed pass to Burkhead, who is stopped at MIA 23. 3rd & 5. 
6:24: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 3. 1st & Goal. 
6:18: TOUCHDOWN: Rex Burkhead scores a 3-yard TD run. Gostkowski kicks the extra point. NE 7, MIA 6
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Miami Dolphins Possession:
6:13: Gostkowski kicks the ball to Perry, who moves the ball to MIA 20. 1st & 10.
6:05: Cutler throws a completed pass to Fasano, who moves the ball to MIA 37. 1st & 10.
5:21: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who gets stopped at MIA 18. 1st & 10. 
5:07: Cutler throws a touchdown pass to Landry. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 20. 1st & 14.
5:00: Drake runs the ball to MIA 13. 2nd & 7. 
4:25: Dolphins Timeout #1: NE 7, MIA 6
4:21: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7. 
4:12: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who moves the ball to NE 5. 1st & Goal. 
3:33: TOUCHDOWN: Cutler throws a 5-yard TD pass to Landry. Parkey kicks the extra point. NE 7, MIA 13
 
New England Patriots Possession:
​3:33: Parkey kicks the ball to Patriots Endzone for a touchback. Ball on NE 25. 1st & 10.
3:26: Lewis runs the ball to NE 30. 2nd & 5. 
3:00: Brady throws a completed pass to Burkhead, who moves the ball to MIA 47. 1st & 10. 
2:15: Lewis runs the ball to MIA 45. 2nd & 7. 
2:00 WARNING: NE 7, MIA 13
1:54: Brady throws a complete pass to Burkhead, who moves the ball to MIA 36. 1st & 10. 
1:16: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10. 
1:09: Brady throws a completed pass to White, who is stopped at MIA 29. 3rd & 3. 
:39: White runs the ball to MIA 28. 4th & 2. 
:03: Patriots Timeout #1: NE 7, MIA 13
:02: FIELD GOAL: Gostkowski kicks a 45-yard FG. NE 10, MIA 13
:02: Gostkowski kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
:00: Cutler kneels down to end the 1st Half. Patriots get the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
NE 10, MIA 13

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Cutler (MIA) 15/20, 181 yards, TD 
Rushing: Drake (MIA) 11 carries, 40 yards.
Receiving: Landry (MIA) 4 receptions, 30 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Well the Patriots look like they are looking ahead to their showdown with the Steelers this coming Sunday. As for the Dolphins, they are getting the best first half of the year by Jay Cutler. 

3rd Quarter:
New England Patriots Possession:​
14:56: Parkey kicks the ball to Lewis, who moves the ball to NE 20. 1st & 10.
14:44: Brady throws a completed pass to Develin, who is down at NE 22. 2nd & 8.
14:12: Brady gets sacked by Phillips, the ball is at NE 13. 3rd & 16. 
13:24: INTERCEPTION: Brady throws an interception by Xavien Howard, who moves the ball to NE 46. Dolphins Ball! 1st & 10. 

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​13:16: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who moves the ball to NE 40. 2nd & 4. 
12:37: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to J. Thomas. 3rd & 4.
12:30: Cutler throws a completed pass to Stills, who moves the ball to NE 29. 1st & 10.
11:45: Drake runs the ball to NE 26. 2nd & 6. 
11:03: TOUCHDOWN: Cutler throws a 25-yard TD pass to Jakeem Grant. Parkey kicks the extra point. NE 10, MIA 20

New England Patriots Possession:
10:58: Parkey kicks the ball to Lewis, who moves the ball at NE 20. 1st & 10.
10:53: Lewis runs the ball to NE 18. 2nd & 12.
10:12: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, who is down at NE 24. 2nd & 6. 
9:35: PENALTY: Offsides called against Dolphins. Ball on NE 29. 3rd & 1.
9:12: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
9:04: Allen punts the ball to Grant, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 18. 1st & 10. NE 10, MIA 20

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​8:20: Dolphins Timeout #1: NE 10, MIA 20
8:10: Drake runs the ball to MIA 27. 
8:10: Injury Timeout: Kenyon Drake is injured on the play. 
7:45: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to Landry. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Patriots. Ball on MIA 48. 1st & 10.
7:38: Drake runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 7. 
6:51: Drake runs the ball to NE 47. 3rd & 4.
6:10: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker, who moves the ball to NE 35. 1st & 10.
5:26: Drake runs the ball to NE 5. 1st & Goal.
4:48: Cutler throws the ball into the half-empty Hard Rock Stadium seats. 2nd & Goal.
4:43: TOUCHDOWN: Cutler throws a 4-yard TD pass to Landry. Parkey kicks the extra point. NE 10, MIA 27

New England Patriots Possession:
4;34: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10. Ball on NE 15. 
4:30: Brady throws a batted ball. 3rd & 10.
4:25: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Dolphins. 1st & 10. Ball on NE 32 
4:20: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10. 
4:13: Burkhead runs the ball to NE 33. 3rd & 9. 
3:34: Brady throws a deep incomplete pass. 4th & 9. 
3:27: Allen punts the ball to Landry, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 14. 1st & 10. NE 10, MIA 27

Miami Dolphins Possession:
3:17: Cutler throws a completed pass to Gray, who is down at MIA 25. 1st & 10.
2:38: Drake runs the ball to MIA 30. 2nd & 5.
2:02: Drake runs for a 1-yard loss. at MIA 29. 3rd & 6. 
1:18: Cutler gets sacked by Adam Butler. Ball on MIA 20. 4th & 15. 
:34: Haack punts the ball to Reeny, who moves the ball to NE 32. PENALTY: Unsportsmanlike Conduct called against Dolphins. 15-yard penalty from NE 47. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
:26: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, whom moves the ball to MIA 47. 2nd & 4.
:00: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, who moves the ball to MIA 25. 1st & 10.

End of 3rd Quarter:
NE 10, MIA 27

4th Quarter:
New England Patriots Possession (Con't);
​14:55: Brady throws a completed pass to Hogan, who moves the ball to MIA 19. 2nd & 8. 
14:10: Brady throws a completed pass to Lewis, who moves the ball to MIA 7. 1st & Goal. 
​13:31: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, who goes ob to MIA 3. 2nd & Goal. 
13:05: TOUCHDOWN: Brady throws a 3-yard TD pass to James White. Gostkowski kicks the extra point. NE 17, MIA 27

​Miami Dolphins Possession: 
12:57: Gostkowski kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to MIA 18. 1st & 10.
12:45: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who loses yardage at MIA 17. 2nd & 11.
12:08: Cutler throws a batted ball. 3rd & 11.
12:08: Dolphins Timeout #2: NE 17, MIA 27
12:08: PENALTY: Neutral Zone Infraction called against Patriots. 3rd & 6. 
12:01: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6. 
11:49: Haack punts the ball to Reeny, who moves the ball to MIA 49. PENALTY: 2 Holding calls against Patriots. Only one is enforced. Ball on NE 15. 1st & 10. NE 17, MIA 27

​New England Patriots Possession: 
11:40: Brady throws a completed pass to Allen, who moves the ball to NE 17. 2nd & 8.
11:05: Brady throws an incomplete pass to Amendola. 3rd & 8.
10:56: Brady gets sacked by N. Suh. Ball on NE 12.
10:26: Allen punts the ball to Grant. PENALTY: Illegal block in the back called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 28. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
10:19: Drake runs the ball to MIA 37. 2nd & 1.
10:19: Drake rushing for 100+ yards. 
9:34: Drake runs the ball to MIA 40. 1st & 10.
8:50: Drake runs the ball to MIA 44. 2nd & 6.
8:07: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. The ball was dropped by Grant. 3rd & 6.
8:01: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6.
7:51: Haack punts the ball to Amendola, who moves the ball to NE 14. 1st & 10. NE 17, MIA 27
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New England Patriots Possession:
​7:29: Brady throws a completed pass to Lewis, who moves the ball to NE 25. 2nd & 4
7:29: Injury Timeout: Jordan Phillips is injured on the play. 
7:18: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 4. 
7:15: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 4. 
7:05: Allen punts the ball to Landry, who moves the ball to MIA 38. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
6:58: Drake runs the ball to MIA 40. 2nd & 8.
6:14: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry. No Gain. 3rd & 8. 
5:30: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8. 
5:17: Haack punts the ball at NE 22. 1st & 10. 

New England Patriots Possession:
5:12: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Patriots. Ball on NE 12. 1st & 20. 
5;07: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 20.
4:59: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 20.
4:52: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, who moves the ball to NE 22. 4th & 11.
4:23: Allen punts the ball to Grant, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 30. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
4:20: Drake runs the ball to MIA 30. 2nd & 9.
3:38: Dolphins Final Timeout: NE 17, MIA 27
3:33: Cutler throws a completed pass to MIA 39. 1st & 10.
2:49: Drake runs the ball to MIA 38. 2nd & 12. 
2:47: Patriots Timeout #1: 
2:39: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who is down at MIA 45. 3rd & 5. 
2:39: 
2:34: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5. 
2:25: Haack punts the ball to Amendola, who moves the ball to NE 23. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
2:13: Brady throws a completed pass to Cooks, who is down at MIA 39. 1st & 10.
2:00 WARNING: NE 17, MIA 27
1:55: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding and Roughing the Passer. called against Dolphins. Roughing the Passer enforced on the play. Ball on MIA 24. 1st & 10.
1:42: Brady throws a completed pass to Amendola, who is down at MIA 1. 
1:42: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Ball on MIA 1. Call stands. 
1:19: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Illegal motion called against Patriots. Ball on MIA 6. 1st & Goal. 
1:12: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal. 
1:09: Brady throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Patriots. Ball on MIA 16. 2nd & Goal.
1:03: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
:57: Brady throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal. 
:54: FIELD GOAL: Gostkowski kicks a 33-yard FG. NE 20, MIA 27
:53: Gostkowski fails the onside kick attempt. 

Miami Dolph:ins Possession:
:51: Cutler takes a knee. 
:51: Patriots Final Timeout: NE 20, MIA 27
:00: The game is over.

Final:
NE 20, MIA 27
NE: (10-3)
MIA: (6-7)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Cutler (MIA): 25/38, 263 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: Drake (MIA): 25 carries, 114 yards
Receiving: Landry (MIA): 8 receptions, 46 yards, 2 TDs
Honorable Mention: X. Howard (MIA) 2 INTs

Final Thoughts:
Well the Dolphins played a good game, no turnovers, beating the Patriots in all three aspects of the game. However their Achilles heel continued as they committed 8 penalties for 102 yards. Meanwhile the Patriots missed Rob Gronkowski tonight as the Patriots were shut out on 3rd Down. 0-11 for the defending Super Bowl Champs. 

The Patriots will face the Steelers in a battle for Home-Field Advantage throughout the AFC Playoffs on Sunday. The Dolphins will face the Bills in Buffalo, in a possible Playoff elimination game This Sunday. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Football'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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