Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 17 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 28–0 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 17 of the 2012 regular season on December 30, 2012. The Patriots shut out the Dolphins.
The 28 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Patriots to 12–4 and dropped the Dolphins to 7–9. The Dolphins finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Dolphins’ 0 points were their fewest in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 23–16 on December 2, 2012. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 27–17 on October 27, 2013. The Patriots swept the 2012 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 Patriots lead the series 17–11 after meeting No. 28 since 1999 Full series history
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