He did in 2005 when we beat them in a very similiar situation. Brady started just to keep his streak alive and then left early in the game.
Dolphins end on a high note, beat Patriots
By Associated Press
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Jan. 1, 2006) -- The
Patriots are headed to the playoffs after their most entertaining loss of the season. The
Dolphins are done after their sixth straight win.
Tom Brady watched most of it from the sidelines.
Miami achieved its longest winning streak in 13 years with a 28-26 victory over New England, which rested many of its starters with an eye toward next Jan. 7's wild-card game against Jacksonville at Foxborough.
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