Raheem Mostert runs for touchdown double as Miami Dolphins hold on for win

New England Patriots lose their opening two matches for the first time since 2001.
Raheem Mostert runs for touchdown double as Miami Dolphins hold on for win

UNDER PRESSURE: Mac Jones of the New England Patriots is hit by Andrew Van Ginkel of the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Picture:  Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Raheem Mostert grabbed a pair of rushing touchdowns as the Miami Dolphins held off AFC East rivals the New England Patriots 24-17 for a second win on the road to start the season.

The Patriots, who drop to 0-2 for the first time since coach Bill Belichick’s second season in charge in 2001, mustered just three points in the first three quarters as Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for a 17-3 Dolphins lead.

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