Patriots-Dolphins ends on wild lateral that almost worked

The New England Patriots comeback against the Miami Dolphins fell just short on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. How short? Try a few inches following a lateral toss to a lineman.

Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders missed a potentially game-sealing field goal that would have buried the Patriots in a 10-point hole. The miss opened the door for Mac Jones to try and lead a game-tying drive with just over two minutes left.

With the Patriots facing 4th-and-4 at the Dolphins’ 33-yard line, Jones completed a short pass to Mike Gesicki. The Patriots tight end was immediately wrapped up by Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb. In a last-ditch effort to prevent a turnover on downs, Gesicki shoveled the football to guard Cole Strange.

Strange appeared to have gained a first down during the rapid turn of events. The Patriots were initially rewarded the first down as well. However, the officials ruled him just short of the sticks.