Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) heads towards the end zone, after intercepting the ball, on his touchdown run against the Miami Dolphins the during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) flips while celebrating after scoring a touchdown 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)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) holds the football across the goal line for a touchdown against New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) is hoisted up after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) pushes away New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, right, while trying to break free from linebacker Josh Uche, rear, during the first 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)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) tries to break free for a gain against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) reacts while pressured by Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)