The Patriots needed to beat the Dolphins in Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. Mi sion accomplished.New England earned a tightly contested 23-21 victory over Miami thanks to a strong effort from the team's defense. Kyle Dugger had a key pick-six against Teddy Bridgewater that gave the Patriots a 16-14 second-half lead.They would not relinquish it.Now, the Patriots are firmly in the...