Game Recap
In a December 11 week 13 tussle, the Patriots pitched a 14-10 victory over the Dolphins. The Patriots began strong and held on for the win.
The Patriots were led by Steve Grogan who finished with zero interceptions. Sam Cunningham ran for 1 touchdown. Stanley Morgan had 71 yards receiving.
For the Dolphins, Bob Griese connected on 260 yards passing, 1 TD. Duriel Harris had 77 yards receiving.
In the low scoring affair, the Patriots finished with 283 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Dolphins finished with 248 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 14-10
- Date: Sunday, December 11, 1977
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 283, Turnovers: 3
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 248, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
0 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
| NWE |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 22-38 | 260 | 1 | 1 | 24 | |
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 6-10 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Sam Cunningham | NWE | 19 | 57 | 1 | 11 | |
| Don Calhoun | NWE | 18 | 55 | 0 | 9 | |
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 7 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ike Forte | NWE | 7 | 27 | 1 | 9 | |
| Leroy Harris | MIA | 10 | 12 | 0 | 3 | |
| Gary Davis | MIA | 6 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
| Norm Bulaich | MIA | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Duriel Harris | MIA | 4 | 77 | 0 | 24 | |
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 3 | 71 | 0 | 31 | |
| Nat Moore | MIA | 5 | 64 | 1 | 23 | |
| Darryl Stingley | NWE | 2 | 42 | 0 | 22 | |
| Norm Bulaich | MIA | 5 | 39 | 0 | 11 | |
| Freddie Solomon | MIA | 2 | 30 | 0 | 15 | |
| Jim Mandich | MIA | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12 | |
| Leroy Harris | MIA | 2 | 13 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 19 | 25 | 0 | | |
| NWE | 51 | 177 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 22-38 | 260 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| NWE | 6-10 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 13 degrees, relative humidity 46%, wind 19 mph, wind chill -5
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