The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins, 17 to 3, in the 1997 AFC Wild Card game on December 28, 1997.

The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins, 17 to 3, in the 1997 AFC Wild Card game on December 28, 1997.
2nd quarter
MIA
NE
Troy Brown 24-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick)
0
7
3rd quarter
MIA
NE
Todd Collins 40-yard interception return (Adam Vinatieri kick)
0
14
Adam Vinatieri 22-yard field goal
0
17
4th quarter
MIA
NE
Olindo Mare 38-yard field goal
3
17