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When Randy Moss sprinted down the field, a stiff-armed defender behind him, an empty end zone in front, the Patriots had provided a pair of responses.

Man, they worked for those seven points. They really worked. It started with the coaches deciding a few weeks back to install an option offense.

You never know quite what to expect when you match up the Miami Dolphins against the New England Patriots regardless of the season or what the team's records are when they play.

Patriots 24, Dolphins 17 Share + Nov 8, 2009 3:09 pm US/Eastern Patriots 24, Dolphins 17 Click here for more Dolphins coverage By Solange Reyner 1 of 1 Rookie cornerback Vontae Davis #24 of the Miami Dolphins catches a ball during mini camp on May 2, 2009 at the Miami Dolphins Training facility in Davie, Florida.

But now that the Jets have hit a crossroads with losses in four of their past five contests, many have taken the stance that Scott and his mates should tone down the chatter.

Dolphins Beat Jets, 30-25 Share + Nov 1, 2009 2:58 pm US/Eastern Dolphins Beat Jets, 30-25 Click here for more Dolphins coverage By Solange Reyner 1 of 1 Shonn Greene #23 of the New York Jets runs against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Oct.

The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end John Nalbone to the practice squad as expected Tuesday, three days after waiving the rookie to make room for linebacker Matt Roth on the active roster.

Although the Miami Dolphins matched a 22-year-old franchise record by scoring 30 or more points for the fourth consecutive game and since Chad Henne became the starting quarterback, coach Tony Sparano wasn't handing out too many kudos to his offense on 'Victory' Monday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It was the fourth quarter of a game they had to have against bitter division rival Miami, and the Jets were trying to overcome all their mistakes and back up all the trash talk about gaining revenge for their previous loss to the Dolphins.

Rex Ryan promised he would tame the Wildcat offense, caging the Dolphins ' run-oriented scheme that's brought them success and fame -- and kept the Jets ' coach stewing for weeks.

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards flips over Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith while carrying the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Miami Dolphins refuse to fade away, and the New York Jets can't get their stuff together.

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano likes to be a man of mystery. His coy nature really comes to the forefront in two instances.

When New Orleans travels to Miami on Sunday, you've likely read as much about the Saints as you possibly can.

The Dolphins can make another big splash by beating one of the NFL's hottest teams Sunday.

As coach Tony Sparano's Miami Dolphins mounted a comeback bid in the final minutes, even his players on the sideline wondered about the play calling.

Never mind that Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and Braylon Edwards had only a week to work on their chemistry.

Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling wore a walking boot Monday to protect a left ankle injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills .

"Yes, I did. They ran an interior game in there. Really, somebody came all the way around.

What went wrong for the Dolphins on Sunday against the Chargers? Miami Dolphins dominated in season-opening loss to Atlanta Falcons Bullying toward the end zone, Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano charged within 15 yards of a touchdown when the unlikely scenario unfolded once more: Another mistake by Miami.