The New Orleans Saints' furious second-half rally came up just short as they lost to the Miami Dolphins 21-17 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Devaughn Vele to make it 19-17, setting up a two-point attempt. Miami defensive back Minka Fitzpatrick intercepted Shough's two-point pass and returned it for two points for the Dolphins with 1:17 to play.

After Fitzpatrick's return, kicker Charlie Smyth and the Saints had a successful onside kick to give New Orleans one last attempt at the 45-yard line with 1:15 to play. Shough was stopped short on fourth-and-1, giving Miami the ball and the game.

The loss dropped New Orleans to 2-10. The win improved Miami to 5-7.

The Dolphins grabbed a 16-0 halft

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