New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo kneels after an injury to his shoulder during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes over Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) and linebacker Jelani Jenkins (53) during the first half the game on Sunday

Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi (55) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of Sunday's game in Foxboro.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after an injury to his shoulder.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo receives attention after an injury during the first half.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaving Sunday's game after injuring his shoulder in the second quarter.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) flips a pass to Martellus Bennett (88) while in the grasp of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of Sunday's game.

Miami Dolphins Arian Foster (29), Kenny Stills (10) and Michael Thomas (31) kneel during the national anthem before Sunday's football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough.

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) scores a touchdown against Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones (20) during the first half.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates his second touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins with teammates during the first half of Sunday's game.

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola, left, celebrates his touchdown with Julian Edelman, right, during the first half.

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of the game

Martellus Bennett (88) scores a touchdown during the first half of the game in Foxboro.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as New England Patriots defensive lineman Malcom Brown (90) rushes during the first half.

New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and defensive end Terrence Fede (78) in the first half.