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New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 29, 2019 04:46 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

FILE- In this July 7, 2019, file photo, United States' Rose Lavelle, right, celebrates with teammate Alex Morgan after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, FIle)
Plays of the year: 2019 had a flair for the dramatic

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 23, 2019 01:30 PM EST

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) reacts as he watches his 44-yard field goal split the uprights against the Miami Dolphins to end an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 22-21.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Flores blames Dolphins' loss on more than disputed call

By Steven Wine Dec. 09, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) fumbles the ball as he's hit by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Fitzpatrick recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Sanders kicks 7 FGs, but Dolphins inept in red zone vs. Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 07:24 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, right, signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 11:18 AM EST

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) and punter Matt Haack (2) celebrate after Sanders scored a touchdown thrown by Haack, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Fake FG is part of Dolphins’ bag of special teams tricks

By Steven Wine Dec. 03, 2019 01:43 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) catches a pass for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills (31) defends, during the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
With latest upset win, Dolphins are an upbeat 3-9 team

By Steven Wine Dec. 02, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
NFL ICYMI: Super Bowl preview? 49ers-Ravens was fun to watch

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 02, 2019 02:13 AM EST

Miami Dolphins center Daniel Kilgore (67) congratulates wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) after Parker scored a touchdown during the second half at an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
And the meek Bengals, Dolphins, Redskins shall win

By Barry Wilner Dec. 02, 2019 02:11 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL Today, Week 13

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 09:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) catches a touchdown pass, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Trick play helps send Eagles to loss at Miami, 37-37

By Steven Wine Dec. 01, 2019 06:48 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals get first victory, knock off bungling Jets 22-6

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins center Daniel Kilgore (67) congratulates wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) after Parker scored a touchdown during the second half at an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bag of tricks helps Dolphins rally past Eagles 37-31

By Steven Wine Dec. 01, 2019 04:48 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) runs after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Pats can clinch playoff berth by beating Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Steven Parker (26) runs to the sideline after an interception in the end zone against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) in the first half of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts' Jacoby Brissett is latest starting QB to get hurt

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 05:29 PM EST

New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins get first win of 2019, top Jets 26-18

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 03, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, right, celebrates with guard Jon Feliciano after throwing a touchdown pass to Cole Beasley in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bills D delivers in 31-21 victory over winless Dolphins

By John Wawrow Oct. 20, 2019 04:27 PM EDT