New England
Patriots
2-5
39
FINAL
29
Miami
Dolphins
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 39-29, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, the Patriots emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Drake Maye delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Patriots' aerial attack. Complementing the passing game, TreVeyon Henderson dominated on the ground with 153 rushing yards, while A.J. Brown was the key receiving target, racking up 118 yards. Together, they formed a formidable offensive unit that kept the Dolphins' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Patriots' onslaught, despite Darrell Baker Jr. leading with five total tackles. A critical turning point came late in the third quarter when the Patriots' offense scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap the Dolphins couldn't close. Joshua Uche managed to secure a sack for Miami, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor as New England held off a late push to seal their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 300 | 3 | 0 | 124.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 117 | 1 | 0 | 114.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 28 | 153 | 5.5 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 150 | 16.7 | 7 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 2 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 59 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 65 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 53 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 40 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Saunders Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

