Dolphins at Patriots
Miami Dolphins 31, New England Patriots 17 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Dolphins 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Patriots 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 349 yds passingDe'Von Achane 114 yds rushingHunter Henry 138 yds receivingMatayo Uiagalelei 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 297 · 317Passing yards 170 · 290Rushing yards 127 · 27Completions 7/13 · 24/35Yards per carry 9.8 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
In a decisive Week 14 clash, the Miami Dolphins topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 31-17, solidifying their playoff positioning. With the stakes high as both teams vied for postseason momentum, Miami's performance proved too much for New England to overcome.
Offensively, De'Von Achane was a standout for the Dolphins, rushing for 114 yards and playing a pivotal role in their ground attack. New England's Drake Maye led the aerial assault with an impressive 349 passing yards and a touchdown, but the Patriots struggled to finish drives in the red zone, ultimately falling short of a comeback.
Defensively, Miami's pressure was relentless, highlighted by Matayo Uiagalelei's four sacks, which disrupted New England's offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when Chris Johnson intercepted a crucial pass, swinging momentum back to the Dolphins and sealing the victory. Jacob Rodriguez also contributed with five total tackles, showcasing Miami's balanced defensive effort in this important win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Drew MestemakerQB | 7/13 | 54% | 196 | 1 | 0 | 124.6 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 24/35 | 69% | 349 | 1 | 1 | 98.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 13 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Drew MestemakerQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 29 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 8 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Robert NorfleetTE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 48 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Matayo UiagaleleiREDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel HightCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod MooreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis IIISS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Ryan StonehouseK | 1/1 | 4 | 25 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 2 | 47 |