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Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Final · Kickoff

2000 Regular season · Week 17 · Foxboro Stadium

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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Dolphins beat Patriots 27–24 in 2000 Week 17

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27–24 on the road at Foxboro Stadium in Week 17 of the 2000 regular season on December 24, 2000. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.

The result moved the Dolphins to 11–5 and dropped the Patriots to 5–11. The Dolphins finished 2000 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Patriots finished 2000 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.

In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 10–3 on September 24, 2000. When they met again, the Miami Dolphins won 30–10 on October 7, 2001. The Dolphins swept the 2000 season series.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Dolphins lead the series 4–0 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history

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