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Recap - Dolphins Defeat New England 33-24

New England was unable to contain Duke Johnson on Sunday and the result was a 33-24 Week 18 loss against the Dolphins.

Bettors who backed the Dolphins were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 41.0.

Duke Johnson rushed for 117 yards, while Phillip Lindsay added 40 yards in the win. Durham Smythe and Jaylen Waddle added 32 and 27 receiving yards respectively.

Brandon Bolden rushed for 46 yards for New England, while Damien Harris added 37 yards. Mac Jones threw for 261 yards for the Patriots, while receivers Hunter Henry and Jakobi Meyers had 86 and 70 yards respectively.

Miami was outgained by New England 379-298 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-21 by the Dolphins.

Miami led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:36-26:24 split in that important category.