New England
Patriots
2-0
29
FINAL
46
Miami
Dolphins
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins secured a 46-29 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts Miami's standing in the league but also adds pressure on New England as they look to rebound from this setback.
Leading the charge for the Dolphins was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 312 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Tyreek Hill was a standout receiver, racking up 187 yards and finding the end zone once, proving to be a constant threat for the Miami offense. The combination of Murray’s precision passing and Hill’s explosive plays kept the Patriots' defense on their heels all game long.
Defensively, Miami made critical stops that shifted the momentum of the game. Calen Bullock's two interceptions were pivotal, snatching away scoring opportunities from the Patriots and setting up the Dolphins' high-powered offense. Additionally, Chop Robinson's two sacks pressured the New England quarterback, disrupting their rhythm and contributing significantly to Miami's decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 312 | 4 | 1 | 133.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 7 | 35% | 232 | 3 | 2 | 79.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 12 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 10 | 187 | 18.7 | 50 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 91 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 82 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 39 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 32 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 61 |

