New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (October 17, 1971)

Game Recap

In a week 5 tussle, the Dolphins enjoyed a 41-3 victory against the Patriots. The Dolphins jumped in front early leading 21-0 after the opening quarter and coasted to a comprehensive win.

The Dolphins were led by Bob Griese who tossed in 185 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 picks. Mercury Morris ran for 85 yards on the ground. Howard Twilley caught 98 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns.

For the Patriots,

The Dolphins finished with 431 total yards, 19 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots ended with 117 total yards, 11 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat New England PatriotsNWE 41-3
• Date: Sunday, October 17, 1971
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 431, Turnovers: 0
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 117, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	0	3	0	0	3
MIA	21	10	7	3	41

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Bob Griese	MIA	9-14	185	4	0	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	14-35	134	0	2	0
George Mira	MIA	2-8	59	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Mercury Morris	MIA	5	85	0	0
Hubert Ginn	MIA	8	54	0	0
Larry Csonka	MIA	6	40	0	0
Jim Kiick	MIA	10	37	1	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	2	14	0	0
Carl Garrett	NWE	10	14	0	0
Charlie Leigh	MIA	2	6	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Howard Twilley	MIA	5	98	2	0
Paul Warfield	MIA	3	68	2	0
Karl Noonan	MIA	2	59	0	0
Roland Moss	NWE	3	49	0	0
Randy Vataha	NWE	2	26	0	0
Ron Sellers	NWE	2	26	0	0
Jim Kiick	MIA	1	19	0	0
Bob Gladieux	NWE	2	15	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
MIA	34	215	1
NWE	18	35	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
MIA	11-22	244	4	0	2
NWE	14-35	134	0	2	7

More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

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• Weather: 81 degrees, relative humidity 78%, wind 12 mph
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