Reigning MVP Tom Brady became the 11th quarterback in league history to toss at least 500 yards in a single game |
The Pats moved the ball 622 total yards, another franchise record, and the offensive line deserves plenty of credit for that achievement. Brady consistently benefited from ample time in the pocket and rarely had to throw under pressure, so he could let the plays develop and pick out his receivers. Pint-sized Danny Woodhead led New England in rushing with 69 yards on 14 carries, but it was BenJarvis Green-Ellis who accounted for NE's lone rushing TD. Sophomore tight end Aaron Hernandez chipped in with 103 receiving yards and a touchdown as well.
The defense was solid, too, by shutting out the Dolphins in the second quarter and limiting Miami to just seven first half points. They did allow Miami QB Chad Henne to notch 416 yards with 30 of 49 passing, but compensated by shutting down the Dolphins' running game for the most part.
All in all, last night's victory was a great team win for the Pats. Their next game is this Sunday against the Chargers (who overcame a 17-7 halftime deficit against the Vikings to pull out a win in Week 1) in Foxborough.
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