The Miami Dolphins pulled out a 21-19 upset win over the visiting Buffalo Payments on Sunday regardless of probably the most embarrassing on-field episodes because the New York Jets notorious ‘butt fumble’ in 2012.
Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate’s bottom on a fourth-quarter punt try from Miami’s finish zone. The play was instantly dubbed the ‘butt punt’ on social media.
The title is a reference to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez’s infamous fumble in a 2012 recreation in opposition to the hated New England Patriots, wherein he bumped into the bottom of offensive lineman Brandon Moore. Sanchez misplaced the ball, which was recovered by Patriots security Steve Gregory and returned for a landing.
Sanchez could not assist however snicker on the scenario on Sunday, maybe as a result of he wasn’t the butt of this joke.
‘Woah… keep out of my lane bro @thomasmorstead,’ tweeted Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) sees the ball go backwards after trying a punt in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Payments
Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) punts the ball off of the bottom of Trent Sherfield
From left, Miami Dolphins lengthy snapper Blake Ferguson (44) and Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) speak on the sphere earlier than an NFL soccer recreation
Sanchez could not assist however snicker, maybe as a result of he wasn’t the butt of this joke
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins improved to 3-0 in an AFC East thriller that ended with Allen and the Payments trying to spike the ball close to midfield, the clock simply working out on their probability to strive a long-distance, go-ahead subject aim.
Tagovailoa briefly left the sport within the second quarter, returning after halftime regardless of showing to be disoriented by a head harm. Allen additionally might have been injured, heading to the X-ray room after the sport. He had his throwing hand checked by trainers late.
Miami took the lead with about 10 minutes left within the recreation, scoring a landing to go up 21-17. It was the Payments’ first deficit of the season.
Regardless of being sacked and flagged for pointless roughness on the following drive, Allen drove Buffalo down the sphere with a 17-play, eight-minute drive. Miami’s protection held, although, practically intercepting a move and forcing a turnover on downs from the 2-yard line.
Tagovailoa and the Dolphins went three-and-out, leaving little room for Morstead to strive punting out of the tip zone. His kick hit blocker Trent Sherfield within the bottom and caromed out of bounds.
Buffalo Payments have a good time after scoring a security on Morstead’s ‘butt punt’
Allen had a couple of minute to information Buffalo into subject aim vary, and did so, however the Payments ran out of time. Isaiah McKenzie tried for additional yards on a completion from Allen, costing treasured seconds. Dolphins gamers began celebrating when the clock hit zero with Allen simply stepping below heart.
Payments offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey slammed his headset and started throwing paper and notebooks within the coaches’ field when time ran out.
Allen was 42 of 63 and handed for 400 yards after finishing his first 11 passes for the primary time in his profession. He had landing passes to working again Devin Singletary and receiver Isaiah McKenzie.
The Payments have been with out a number of defensive starters, together with beginning security Micah Hyde, who on Saturday went on injured reserve with a neck harm, and cornerback Dane Jackson, who suffered a neck harm in opposition to the Titans final week. The Dolphins’ 21 factors was essentially the most Buffalo has allowed all season.
Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets is sacked by the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Tagovailoa slammed his head on the turf after a late hit from linebacker Matt Milano. He stumbled and fell to the bottom attempting to stroll it off and was taken to the locker room instantly, however he returned to start the third quarter.
Tagovailoa accomplished 13 of 18 passes for 186 yards, one landing and no turnovers.
The Payments scored on their opening drive for the eighth straight recreation. It was a two-yard landing throw from Allen to Singletary, arrange by 28- and 19-yard catch and runs by Diggs and Singletary earlier within the drive.
Within the fourth quarter, Miami’s Jaylen Waddle caught a 32-yard move alongside the precise sideline, then added a 45-yard reception on third-and-22 to arrange Chase Edmonds’ eventual 2-yard landing run.
Edmonds additionally had a 1-yard landing run within the first quarter.
The Dolphins’ different touchdowns have been a 1-yard run by Edmonds within the first quarter and a 2-yard catch by undrafted rookie receiver River Cracraft.
Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 and teammate Brandon Moore #65 of the New York Jets seems up on the video board after Sanchez fumbled and the New England Patriots returned it for a landing in the course of the second quarter of a recreation at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey