Dolphins, Patriots square off with playoff chances at stake

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) congratulates Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23), center, after he scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens to a reporter's question during an availability prior to a football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, holds the ball as he hits the ground while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to the media before practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained his second concussion of the season in last week’s loss to Green Bay, Miami coach McDaniel confirmed Wednesday. Tagovailoa has not been officially ruled out for Sunday's pivotal game at New England, though it's unknown when the Dolphins will see him on the field again. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa sustained his second concussion of the season in last week’s loss to Green Bay, Miami coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 28. Tagovailoa has not been officially ruled out for Sunday's pivotal game at New England, though it's unknown when the Dolphins will see him on the field again. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)