Summary
The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins, finishing their regular season as the top team in the AFC East. They will play in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Patriots secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC after their win.
Key Facts
- The Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 38-10 on January 4 to finish their regular season with a 14-3 record.
- They ended the regular season as the top team in the AFC East.
- The Patriots secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC and will play in a wild-card playoff game next weekend.
- Their opponent in the wild-card round is the Los Angeles Chargers, who are the No. 7 seed.
- The Chargers got the No. 7 seed after a loss (19-3) to the Denver Broncos.
- The NFL playoffs begin on January 10, though exact game times will be announced later.
- Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye, had a solid performance against the Dolphins. He completed 14-of-18 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown.
- Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson scored two rushing touchdowns in the game, marking his 10th touchdown of the season.
