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Tua’s TD pass, turnover by Howard lift Dolphins over Pats

By The Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins had a 17-16 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

By The Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle in the third quarter and Xavien Howard recovered a fumble in the fourth to help the Miami Dolphins hold on for a 17-16 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.

It was Miami’s second straight win over the Patriots.

Tagovailoa also led the Dolphins to a win in the second meeting between the teams last season.

Tagovailoa finished 16 of 27 for 202 yards, a touchdown and one interception.

Miami’s win spoiled the debut of New England’s Mac Jones, who became the first rookie quarterback to start for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. Jones was 29 of 39 for 281 yards and a touchdown.

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