Patriots, doomed by slow start, look ahead to playoffs
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jan. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates with New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) after Bolden ran the ball in for a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates with New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) after Bolden ran the ball in for a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)

Jan. 09, 2022 05:27 PM EST