MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) --Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and three scores Sunday, and the Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs by beating the Dolphins 35-14.
New England took a 20-0 lead in the first half, and turned away Miami's comeback bid with the help of a 77-yard touchdown catch-and-run by Julian Edelman and a 69-yard fumble return by linebacker Shea McClellin.
The Patriots (14-2), who were already assured of a first-round bye, became the ninth team since 1972 to go undefeated on the road during the regular season.
The Dolphins (10-6), beaten for only the second time in the past 11 games, had already earned an AFC wild-card berth and will play their first postseason game since 2008 next weekend at Pittsburgh.
The Patriots had lost their past three games in Miami, and appeared intent from the outset on snapping that streak. By the time they led 20-0, they had advantages of 238 to 30 in yards, and 17 to one in first downs.
After Miami mounted consecutive 75-yard touchdown drives to make it 20-14, Edelman caught a short pass from Brady, benefited from a crushing downfield block by Michael Floyd and broke free to score on the longest reception of his career.
The Dolphins threatened early in the fourth quarter, but Devin McCourty forced a fumble by Damien Williams, and linebacker Shea McClellin returned it 69 yards to set up a touchdown that made it 35-14.
Brady went 25 for 33 with no turnovers. Edelman had a career-high 151 yards on eight catches.
Miami's Matt Moore, subbing again for injured starter Ryan Tannehill, went 24 for 34 for 205 yards.
The New England Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins in a Week 17 game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft enter the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) speaks with Miami Dolphins punter Matt Darr (4), kicker Andrew Franks (3) and long snapper John Denney (92) before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs the ball ahead of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) and defensive end Andre Branch (50), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) grabs a touchdown pass as Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) is late with the tackle, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Spencer Paysinger (42) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to the offensive line, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) grabs a touchdown pass as Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) is late with the tackle, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) celebrates his touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) after Floyd scored a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) looks to pass under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers (98), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins free safety Bacarri Rambo (30) and outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) attempt to tackle New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch (97)and outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) bring tackle Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins tight end Dion Sims (80), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) defends. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs for a touchdown as wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) bumps Miami Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett (36) out of the way, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) congratulates teammate Julian Edelman (11) after Edelman scores a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shouts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. To the right is New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33). (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks back towards tackle Nate Solder (77) and tight end Martellus Bennett (88) on the line of scrimmage, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates his touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gestures on the line of scrimmage, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) smiles on the sidelines, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) and Miami Dolphins free safety Walt Aikens (35) talk after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) talks to head coach Bill Belichick, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) walks off the field with Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi's shirt at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase is greeted on the field by New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty speaks during post-game news conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens during a post-game news conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks during a post-game news conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 35-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
CLIMBING THE LIST
Brady increased his career yardage total to 61,582 to surpass former Dolphins quarterback and Hall of Famer Dan Marino for fourth place on the NFL's career list. Next on the list is the Saints' Drew Brees, who went into Sunday's game with 65,761.
Brady finished the regular season with 28 touchdown passes and two interceptions.
NEWCOMER
Floyd scored his first touchdown with the Patriots when he caught a short pass from Brady and powered into the end zone for a 14-yard score to make it 14-0. Floyd was acquired by the Patriots last month after the Cardinals released him following a DUI arrest in Arizona.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: The Dolphins will have a rematch against the AFC North champion Steelers, who lost 30-15 at Miami in Week 6.
Patriots: They could face Miami in consecutive games. If the Dolphins beat the Steelers, they'll play at New England the weekend of Jan. 14-15.
