The lack of discipline prevented them from exploiting a similarly sloppy performance from the Dolphins, who had nine total penalties (six accepted, three declined), including three on consecutive plays early in the second quarter.

In the two games the Miami Dolphins played without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, it has been evident just how difficult it is for a new starter to jump in and operate coach Mike McDaniel’s complex offense.

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 15-10 on Sunday in a game that felt straight out of the 1930s. Both teams rushed for more than 150 yards as the Dolphins finished with 193 while the Patriots had 151.