Winner: Kick and punt coverage

Credit must go to Justin Bethel, Matthew Slater and Nate Ebner.

Not only did they cover a fake punt to perfection (which went disastrously for Miami), but the special teams also generated big plays on the Patriots’ first few punts. The Dolphins muffed their first punt return and New England downed the second punt inside the 5-yard line.

Bailey had three of his four punts inside the 20-yard line. And the Dolphins had just one return in the kicking game for 18 yards with two returns in the punting game for seven yards.

It was yet another dominant performance for this Patriots’ unit.

Loser: Mohamed Sanu, WR

His first three targets fell incomplete, including a drop on an easy drag route near the line of scrimmage. His reputation as a possession receiver has not held up in New England. He looks insecure when the ball comes his way — it’s also unclear if he is comfortable in New England’s offense. He had that breakout game against the Ravens in Week 9 (10 catches, 84 yard, 1 TD), but he’s had very little production since then.

In the second half, Sanu managed a 22-yarder on third-and-4. The catch was impressive, even if Brady seemed to be targeting Watson on the play. This was a bright spot in an otherwise tough performance for Sanu.