Patriots fall to No. 3 seed in AFC playoffs after last-minute loss to …

2 seed was the defense holding pat against journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and the 4-11 Dolphins.

This final Dolphins drive reinforced that notion.

Fitzpatrick got the Dolphins downfield by hitting DeVante Parker for a 24-yard gain to get near the red zone.

In the second Miami drive, the veteran quarterback took the Dolphins all the way to the 9-yard line in a 12-play 80-yard drive.

After the Patriots offense went three-and-out, the Dolphins took a 17-10 lead.