Missed opportunity

On a rainy day in Foxboro, the Patriots get a chance to get back into their key AFC East tilt with the visiting Dolphins when Benny Malone fumbles in Miami territory. Alas, Steve Grogan is unable to get the offense into the end zone, and then normally-reliable-at-this-distance John Smith--32 of 35 in the NFL76 era from 20 to 29 yards and "in the food business during the off-season," according to his 1981 card--flubs the field goal.

New England's ball on Miami's 9 yard line. First and goal. 5:18 left in the third quarter. The score is Miami 13, New England 3.
The pass from New England's QB1 #16 Steve Grogan was incomplete. The pass was intended for WR2 #81 Steve Burks. Second and goal. That was I1ZhtchY (77) against Miami's EB2FIRE0 (71).

New England's ball on Miami's 9 yard line. Second and goal. 5:06 left in the third quarter. The score is Miami 13, New England 3.
New England's QB1 #16 Steve Grogan gives to HB1 #32 Don Calhoun. Calhoun runs for a gain of almost 4 yards. Calhoun is tackled by Miami's LB1 #57 Lyman White. Third and goal. That was I23slnt1 (203) against EW2call4 (197).

New England's ball on Miami's 5 yard line. Third and goal. 4:36 left in the third quarter. The score is Miami 13, New England 3.
The pass from New England's QB1 #16 Steve Grogan was incomplete. The pass was intended for WR1 #80 Darryl Stingley. Fourth and goal. That was K3HcrosX (301) against Miami's NW5flat2 (295).

New England's ball on Miami's 5 yard line. Fourth and goal. 4:23 left in the third quarter. The score is Miami 13, New England 3.
New England's K1 #8 John Smith attempts a 22 yard field goal. The kick is wide. That was FGPAT (427) against Miami's FGPATD (421).