MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: (L-R) Xavien Howard #25, Nik Needham #40, and Jerome Baker #55 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate and interception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
On a day where New England brought the defensive stars back from opting out, Miami knew it was in for a defensive struggle. Both teams pride themselves on defense and old-school football. The dolphins on cue struggled offensively, scoring just 17 points, but those 17 points were just enough to hold on for the win.