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The Miami Dolphins pulled out a 21-19 upset win over the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday despite one of the most embarrassing on-field episodes since the New York Jets infamous 'butt fumble' in 2012.
Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate's backside on a fourth-quarter punt attempt from Miami's end zone. The play was immediately dubbed the 'butt punt' on social media.
The title is a reference to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's notorious fumble in a 2012 game against the hated New England Patriots, in which he ran into the backside of offensive lineman Brandon Moore. Sanchez lost the ball, which was recovered by Patriots safety Steve Gregory and returned for a touchdown.
Sanchez couldn't help but laugh at the situation on Sunday, perhaps because he wasn't the butt of this joke.
'Woah… stay out of my lane bro @thomasmorstead,' tweeted Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) sees the ball go backwards after attempting a punt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills
Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) punts the ball off of the backside of Trent Sherfield
From left, Miami Dolphins long snapper Blake Ferguson (44) and Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead (4) talk on the field before an NFL football game
Sanchez couldn't help but laugh, perhaps because he wasn't the butt of this joke
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins improved to 3-0 in an AFC East thriller that ended with Allen and the Bills attempting to spike the ball near midfield, the clock just running out on their chance to try a long-distance, go-ahead field goal.
Tagovailoa briefly left the game in the second quarter, returning after halftime despite appearing to be disoriented by a head injury. Allen also may have been injured, heading to the X-ray room after the game. He had his throwing hand checked by trainers late.
Miami took the lead with about 10 minutes left in the game, scoring a touchdown to go up 21-17. It was the Bills' first deficit of the season.
Despite being sacked and flagged for unnecessary roughness on the next drive, Allen drove Buffalo down the field with a 17-play,