Miami
Dolphins
15-1
35
FINAL
7
New England
Patriots
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Miami Dolphins dominated the New England Patriots, securing a commanding 35-7 victory that solidified their playoff positioning. With this win, Miami showcased their offensive prowess while putting the Patriots' postseason hopes in jeopardy.
Ty Simpson was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the Dolphins' offense. Jam Miller complemented the aerial attack with a solid 85 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle shined as the top receiver, racking up 84 yards in the air. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Patriots' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with Chris Braswell recording a key sack and Xavier McKinney snagging an interception, both crucial in stifling any potential Patriots' comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when McKinney's interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum entirely in Miami's favor. With a relentless defensive effort and a potent offensive display, the Dolphins cruised to victory, leaving New England with much to ponder in the offseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 33 | 28 | 85% | 291 | 2 | 0 | 123.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 60 | 1 | 1 | 57.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 18 | 85 | 4.7 | 25 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 49 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 18 | 55 | 3.1 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 29 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Cooper Jr. | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

