3 Duds (and 2 Studs) From Patriots' Week 8 Loss to Dolphins

Stud: Kendrick Bourne

Similar to Elliott, Bourne has also been floated in trade rumors lately. Unlike Elliott, however, he actually produced on Sunday.

Bourne gave the Patriots one of their few highlights of the day with his touchdown catch in the first quarter, giving New England a short-lived 7-0 lead. Bourne ran a great route, easily burning his defender and catching the ball around the 10-yard line before sprinting into the end zone for a rare first-quarter TD for the Patriots.

It was Bourne's second straight game with a touchdown and his fourth receiving TD of the season, which is nearly as many as the rest of his teammates combined (5).

Bourne also added a 6-yard catch to his 24-yard scamper, but unfortunately that was the extent of his contributions before leaving the game with a knee injury in the fourth quarter.

Hopefully Bourne makes a quick recovery, as he's been one of New England's most important offensive players this year.