The Dolphins beat the Patriots in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, but it wasn't convincing. Here are some takeaways from the game.

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The Miami Dolphins are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and find themselves as a slim underdog on the road against a New England Patriots team that has also lost three consecutive games. Points will be a problem in this game for both teams,

Week 5, no different than any other week, has had its share of injuries. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hurt his ankle in the London game, Dolphins running back De'Von Achane exited Sunday's victory over the Patriots and entered concussion protocol.

The Dolphins already are without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a concussion in Week 2. Now, Miami is down another starter on offense due to a head injury. Running back De'Von Achane left the Week 5 Dolphins-Patriots game in the first quarter after taking a heavy hit from a Patriots defender.

The Miami Dolphins have had some terrible injury luck early in the 2024 season. It all started with QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a scary-looking concussion during Week 2 and has not returned. Then backup QB Skylar Thompson went down with a painful injury of his own.