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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady and Randy Moss connected on two highlight-reel plays and the New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins' revived wildcat offense for a 27-17 win Sunday. Moss set up the Patriots' first touchdown with a one-handed, 36-yard grab at the Dolphins 1-yard line, then scored on a 71-yard play after catching the ball about 10 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Miami's two touchdowns came on possessions on which it used the wildcat most extensively -- after gaining just 36 yards on 21 wildcat plays in its previous two games -- but New England's quick-strike ability took back the momentum. The Patriots (6-2) lead the idle New York Jets (4-4) and Miami and Buffalo (both 3-5) in the AFC East.
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