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Dolphins punter throws TD to kicker on trick play vs. Eagles

By Alex Butler

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins punter Matt Haack threw a touchdown pass to kicker Jason Sanders, completing a trick play in the first half of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Miami Gardens.

The play came with about 4:40 remaining in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami had the ball on a 4th-and-1 play at the Eagles' one-yard line. The Dolphins split their formation with players out wide to the left and right and Haack taking the direct snap at quarterback.

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Haack caught the snap and stepped forward, before lobbing a pass over the Eagles defensive line and into the hands of Sanders.

The trick play caught the Eagles off guard and gave the Dolphins a 14-7 lead.

Philadelphia answered on its next drive with Carson Wentz throwing a touchdown pass to J.J. Arcega-Whitesisde. The Eagles completed a two-point conversion after the 15-yard score, earning a 21-14 lead at halftime.

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The Dolphins and Eagles are both trying to avoid their third consecutive loss.

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