Miami QB Bridgewater leaves with finger injury vs. Patriots
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) flicks a pass to running back Raheem Mostert for a touchdown, ahead of a hit by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) sets to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) flicks a pass to running back Raheem Mostert for a touchdown, ahead of a hit by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater left Miami’s matchup against the New England Patriots with a right finger injury.
Bridgewater made the start Sunday in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who is in the concussion protocol for the second time this season.
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Miami led 14-10 in the third quarter and faced third-and-15 when Bridgewater threw into traffic looking for receiver Trent Sherfield. New England safety Kyle Dugger intercepted it and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown. Kicker Nick Folk’s extra point banged off the upright, leaving the score at 16-14.
Bridgewater entered the medical tent for evaluation after the interception and was replaced by Skylar Thompson for Miami’s next series.
Bridgewater was 12 of 19 for 161 yards and a touchdown pass.
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