New England
Patriots
5-2
35
FINAL
42
Miami
Dolphins
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 42-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, looking to solidify their positions in the postseason race, making this victory crucial for Miami.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 385 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane emerged as his favorite target, racking up 181 receiving yards, which proved vital in keeping the chains moving and putting pressure on the Patriots' defense. Despite the loss, New England's Zamir White contributed with 63 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Miami made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Darrell Baker Jr. led the team with five total tackles, while Miles Battle added a crucial sack that disrupted New England's offensive rhythm at a pivotal moment. The Dolphins' defensive efforts, combined with their explosive scoring, ultimately sealed the victory, marking a significant win for Miami in their quest for playoff contention.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 18 | 385 | 3 | 1 | 138.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 30 | 21 | 369 | 3 | 1 | 131.1 |
| Will Levis | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamir White | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 181 | 22.6 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Worley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

