Patriots at Dolphins
New England Patriots 38, Miami Dolphins 32 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Patriots 38 5 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 5 XP
Dolphins 32 4 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XPDarian Mensah 305 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 117 yds rushingRashee Rice 102 yds receivingZach Lutmer 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 480 ยท 442Passing yards 286 ยท 305Rushing yards 194 ยท 137Completions 21/35 ยท 24/41Yards per carry 6.7 ยท 6.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-32, securing a crucial win as the playoff picture tightens. Both teams showcased their offensive strengths, but the Patriots' late-game execution proved to be the difference-maker in this high-stakes matchup.
Leading the charge for the Patriots, quarterback Drake Maye threw for four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and poise under pressure. TreVeyon Henderson also shined on the ground, racking up 117 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' Darian Mensah impressed with 305 passing yards and a steady performance that kept Miami in the fight. Rashee Rice contributed significantly for the Dolphins with 102 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome New England's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Patriots' dynamic offense, allowing key plays that swung momentum in New England's favor. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Patriots' defense forced a crucial turnover, setting up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the game. JuJu Brents led Miami with eight total tackles, but it was the Patriots' ability to capitalize on opportunities that secured their victory in a closely contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 21/35 | 60% | 286 | 4 | 0 | 124.2 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 24/41 | 59% | 305 | 2 | 0 | 98.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 16 | 117 | 7.3 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | โ | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 67 | 6.7 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 32 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 63 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 69 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Charlie KolarTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | โ | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 14 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 20 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Randall PorterTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Justin JolyTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| KJ BoldenFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion CarterWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Zach LutmerCB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum TuiotiLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John BullockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 5 | 39 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Pressley HarvinP | 1/1 | 3 | 25 |