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Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11

New England notches win in first game without Tom Brady
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton scores TD vs Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker, September 2020
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton scores his second rushing touchdown as Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker chases in the second half of the season opener, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton scores TD vs Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker, September 2020
Posted at 4:38 PM, Sep 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-13 16:38:38-04

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cam Newton rushed for two touchdowns and the New England Patriots held on to beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11.

Newton rushed for 15 times for 75 yards and threw for 155 yards, leading a Patriots offensive attack that did most of its damage on the ground in their first game since the departure of Tom Brady this offseason.

Sony Michel added a touchdown for New England.

Ryan Fitzpatrick was 20 of 30 for 191 yards and three interceptions.

Miami was held to 269 yards.

Dolphins top receiver DeVante Parker left in the third quarter with a hamstring injury.

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