Miami Dolphins

Dolphins at Patriots | Sun., Dec. 30, 2012

  • A cold New England Patriots fan waits for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins to start at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • With snow in the background, a Miami Dolphins fan waits for the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith signs autographs for fans before the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Despite the thermometer in the background reading 28 degrees, Smith said it wasn't cold to him. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Two New England Patriots fans wait for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins to start at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) runs off the field after the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins safety Chris Clemons celebrates what he thought was a fumble recovery and runback for a touchdown during the third quarter of the team's game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. The play was ruled incomplete and called back. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) recovers a fumble by Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush during the third quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin runs off the field after the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush puts his hands on his hips after a fumble during the third quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill runs off the field after the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake leaves the field after the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Justin Francis (94) during the third quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline can't reach a pass from quarterback Ryan Tannehill as he is covered by New England Patriots safety Steve Gregory during the third quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins wide receive Brian Hartline catches a pass as he is covered by New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) during the fourth quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Armon Binns drops a fourth-down pass during the fourth quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during the first quarter of the team's game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • New England Patriots uarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with tight end Rob Gronkowski after his touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano drops a pass during the first quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill looks frustrated after a sack by New England Patriots defensive end Justin Francis during the fourth quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill gives instruction to fullback Jorvorskie Lane during the first quarter of their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill runs away from New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork during the fourth quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Justin Francis during the first quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • New England Patriots fans toss snow into the air after a second-quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline is tackled by New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32)and free safety Patrick Chung (25) during the first quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews catches a pass during the second quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Minutemen of the End Zone Militia fire their muskets afer a New England Patriots touchdown during the first quarter of the team's game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is tackled by New England Patriots defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick during the first quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Brandon Fields holds for Miami Dolphins place kicker Nate Kaeding during the second quarter of their game with against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on Dec. 30, 2012. Kaeding missed this field-goal attempt. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush runs to the 22 for a first down during the third quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill reaches to hand off to running back Lamar Miller during the second quarter of their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill shares a laugh with New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork during the third quarter of their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during the third quarter of the team's game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • Unhappy Miami Dolphins fans watch their team's game against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

  • New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of the team's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass/ on Dec. 30, 2012. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo