Dolphins at Patriots
New England Patriots 56, Miami Dolphins 7 · HvyLftr's Madden 27 League
Final Score
Dolphins 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Patriots 56 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPDrake Maye 426 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 88 yds rushingA.J. Brown 138 yds receivingKevin Byard III 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 240 · 553Passing yards 136 · 426Rushing yards 104 · 127Completions 11/26 · 18/26Yards per carry 6.1 · 9.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a dominant display, the New England Patriots trounced the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 56-7, solidifying their position as a playoff contender in Week 18 of the 2026 season. The Patriots showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their intentions as they head into the postseason.
Quarterback Drake Maye delivered an impressive performance, racking up 426 passing yards and tossing four touchdowns, making it a day to remember for the young signal-caller. He connected frequently with A.J. Brown, who amassed 138 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to stretch the field. TreVeyon Henderson contributed on the ground as well, adding 88 rushing yards to an already explosive offensive outing.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Harold Landry III leading the charge in tackles with four. The turning point came early when Kevin Byard III snagged an interception, shifting momentum firmly in New England's favor. With a strong defensive effort and a powerful offense, the Patriots effectively shut down the Dolphins, who struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 11/26 | 42% | 136 | 1 | 1 | 55.9 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 18/26 | 69% | 426 | 4 | 0 | 151.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 77 | 7.7 | 53 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 3 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Jalen TolbertWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 55 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Justin JolyTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 65 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 31 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 63 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony NelsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
