September 7th, 2014 
Matt Loede 
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The Dolphins got off to a great start opening day, topping the rival Patriots 33-20 to get off to a quick 1-0 start.
Knowshon Moreno led the Dolphins ground game, going for 134 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown that sealed the outcome.
Ryan Tannehill threw for two scores as the Fins just beat up the Pats after a close first half. The Dolphins were able to go off for 23 unanswered points in the second half to become the first team since 2003 to beat New England in a season-opener.
For the first time since Week 3 of the 2012 season, the Patriots will end a weekend without at least a share of the AFC East lead.
Tom Brady threw a scoring pass to Rob Gronkowski, and Shane Vereen had a rushing touchdown for New England. Brady finished 29 of 56 passing for 249 yards.
Tannehill completed 18 of 32 passes for 178 yards.
It was 20-10 at the half, New England outgaining the Dolphins 248-138 to that point. And then everything changed, and it went the way of the Dolphins to get the huge win.
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Dolphins came to play. Stronger.