New England
Patriots
0-0
42
FINAL
6
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots kicked off the 2027 season in dominant fashion, defeating the Miami Dolphins 42-6 in a lopsided affair. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as they aimed to set the tone early in the season, but it was the Patriots who left no doubt about their intentions.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the star of the show, throwing for 279 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing both precision and power throughout the game. TreVeyon Henderson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 95 rushing yards, while Hunter Henry led the receiving corps with 123 yards. Together, they formed an offensive juggernaut that overwhelmed the Dolphins' defense.
On the defensive side, the Patriots were equally formidable, with Milton Williams registering five sacks that constantly pressured Dolphins quarterback and disrupted Miami’s offensive rhythm. Marcus Jones added a crucial interception, further sealing the fate of the Dolphins. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when a critical turnover set up three quick scores for New England, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 19 | 83% | 279 | 6 | 0 | 156.7 |
| Ashton Carrington | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 108 | 0 | 1 | 38.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 20 | 95 | 4.8 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 68 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 58 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAngelo French | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jimmy Estes | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Williams | DT | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manny Bautista | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmett Telfer | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Townsend | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

