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The Patriots blitzed a decent amount in the first half — bringing at least one extra pass rusher seven times on 19 dropbacks. The result, though, was a 17-3 deficit and zero sacks as Ryan Tannehill got into a rhythm with short passes and the Dolphins ran the ball 22 times for 103 yards. So Belichick went blitz crazy in the second half. He called for extra pressure on 22 of 31 dropbacks, and the result was six sacks, no points, 126 total yards and one frustrated Tannehill in the second half. For the game, the Patriots blitzed on 29 of 50 dropbacks (58 percent).

In second-half comeback, the Patriots blitz gave Dolphins fits – Sports – The Boston Globe

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The play didn’t count due to a holding call, but Brady threw an absolute dart on a 30-yard pass to Gronkowski in the end zone during the third quarter with Miami safety Chris Clemons coverage. It was perhaps the best pass he’s thrown all season.

Grading the Patriots vs. Dolphins: New England blitzed its way to victory | masslive.com

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Patriots Trade for Defensive Line Help

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The Patriots traded for Isaac Sopoaga today and it’s a move that makes a lot of sense with Vince Wilfork done for the season and Tommy Kelly still recovering from a knee injury. 

In recent seasons, the Pats have liked to have two big defensive tackles at the center of their defense, but without Kelly and Wilfork they had no space eaters left to do so. Sopoaga will give their run defense a boost, but count on Jones and Vellano to continue to play a vital part of the rotation.

Sopoaga is 32 and has two more years on his deal. Solid move that definitely improves the team.