Dolphins vs Patriots: NFL 2010 Week Four Review

The New England Patriots paid a visited to South Beach for a battle against the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL during Week 4 2010 NFL action.

New England came into this AFC East Division match-up as a -1 point road favorite and the game total was set 48.5 points.

Patriot backers were getting -115 odds on the money line while the home underdog Dolphins closed  at -105.

For bettors at Bodog.com and other trusted online sportsbooks this game was close and the total was headed under until the Patriots blew it open early in the third quarter.

Dolphin vs. Patriots – Road Favorite Wins, Game Total Goes Over – Final: 41-14

This game was a defensive battle for most of the first half. The Dolphins took a 7-0 first quarter lead on their second possession of the game. The Patriots then picked off QB Chad Henne on the Dolphins next two drives but were only able to convert the turnovers into two field goals.

The huge total was looking like solid UNDER with the score 7-6 at halftime.

When Patriots exciting rookie WR Brandon Tate took the third quarter opening kickoff to the house for a 73-yard TD; the rout was on.

The Patriots blocked a punt on Miami’s next possession and scored on a BenJarvus “Law Firm” Green-Ellis rushing TD two plays later. The Dolphins did answer that score with a nine play TD drive but the Pats scored the next three touchdowns to bury the Fins 41-14.

The win made New England just the fifth favorite to cover the spread during Week 4 as the dogs were barking with a 9-5 record.

The Pats 35 points in the second half helped push the game total OVER as there 55 total points scored.

Patriots & Dolphins – Game Notes – Game Stars

Miani fell to a record of 2-2 and will lick their wounds wile they are off for their Week 5 Bye.

Dolphins Game Ball: Miami rising star WR Devon Bess caught 11 passes for 96 yards and one touchdown.

New England moved to 3-1 and has a share of the AFC East lead with the New York Jets as they head into their Bye in Week 5.

Patriots Game Ball: The Patriots special teams unit gets the game ball after blocking a field goal and a punt while scoring two touchdowns with a kickoff return and a blocked FG return.