New England
Patriots
3-4
52
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New England Patriots topped the Miami Dolphins 52-21 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The win not only solidifies the Patriots’ position in the playoff race but also showcases their offensive prowess against a divisional rival.
Leading the charge for New England was Player 555222115, who put on a remarkable performance with 344 rushing yards, effectively controlling the game on the ground. Malik Willis of the Dolphins had a strong showing, throwing for 261 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Patriots' relentless attack. Caleb Douglas also contributed for Miami, racking up 77 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain New England’s explosive offense, allowing an overwhelming number of rushing yards. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Patriots scored two quick touchdowns, extending their lead and forcing Miami into a desperate passing game. Although Chop Robinson recorded a sack and Dante Trader Jr. intercepted a pass, the defensive efforts weren't sufficient to shift momentum back in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 13 | 261 | 3 | 1 | 100.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 12 | 181 | 2 | 1 | 82.2 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 25 | 344 | 13.8 | 5 | 70 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25 |

