Ricky Williams News

Tom Brady threw for 332 yards and hit Randy Moss with the go-ahead 71-yard score in the third quarter, as the New England Patriots opened some breathing room in the AFC East with a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium.

MIAMI At NEW ENGLAND OPENING LINE - Patriots by 101 2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Miami 3-4; New England 4-3 SERIES RECORD - Dolphins lead 49-38 LAST MEETING - Patriots beat Dolphins 48-28, Nov.

The following is a team-released transcript of Tom Brady 's Wednesday conference call with South Florida media: - "I was a little disappointed when he signed back.

The schedule-makers have been kind to the Patriots the past few weeks. Two games against certifiable NFL have-nots and a bye week were the greatest gift possible to a team that was struggling to find its way.

When the Miami Dolphins unveiled their now-infamous Wildcat package against the Patriots in Week Three last season, it was certainly something New England had not prepared for.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. a ' Rex Ryan promised he would tame the Wildcat offense, caging the Miami Dolphins' run-oriented scheme that's brought them success and fame a ' and kept the Jets' coach stewing for weeks.

The last time he faced the New York Jets, just 20 days earlier, Chad Henne made playing NFL quarterback look easy.

Although the Miami Dolphins matched a 22-year-old franchise record by scoring 30 or more points for the fourth consecutive game and since Chad Henne became the starting quarterback, coach Tony Sparano wasn't handing out too many kudos to his offense on 'Victory' Monday.

Linebacker Channing Crowder spent Wednesday's practice on the sidelines, doing exercises for the shoulder he injured in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

When asked if he took any pleasure in having 80 rushing yards, his career long run and only the second three-touchdown game of his career against his former team, Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams already was shaking his head halfway through the question.

Jeff Darlington looks at two Dolphins rookies who will need to step up and play like vets if Miami hopes to return to the playoffs.

When it rains, it pours - cartoonish, gratuitous blood. The super sensitive creators of South Park decided it would be a good idea to kick the Miami Dolphins and fans while they were still down from a heart wrenching loss to the New Orleans Saints by literally killing everyone on the roster.

Miami inside linebacker Channing Crowder is doubtful for the Dolphins' game against the New York Jets because of a sore shoulder.

For the Miami Dolphins, it was a snippet of life as the New York Jets. For 30 minutes last weekend, Coach Tony Sparano and Co.

"I can't remember. It's amazing, especially when you look at it from Miami's perspective, they only had one game [in between], so they were right back at it.

Miami Dolphins receiver Ted Ginn Jr.'s status as a starter has become a hot topic, although he's not contributing to the conversation.

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano likes to be a man of mystery. His coy nature really comes to the forefront in two instances.

It's a formation that's helped bring the Miami Dolphins back to respectability and taken the NFL by storm the past year.

The Dolphins honored their 1982 and 1984 teams Sunday, but the game felt more like 2002.

How they scored: Dolphins 14, Saints 3 Ricky Williams takes off for a 68-yard touchdown with blocks from Lousaka Polite, Greg Camarillo and Anthony Fasano.