Miami
Dolphins
13-3
39
FINAL
10
New England
Patriots
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Miami Dolphins topped the New England Patriots with a commanding 39-10 victory. This win not only solidified the Dolphins' dominance but also showcased their strength as they head into the postseason with momentum on their side.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns, efficiently directing the offense. His favorite target, Caleb Douglas, made his mark with 78 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable option throughout the game. On the ground, the Dolphins' offense was balanced and effective, contributing to their commanding lead.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, highlighted by Trey Moore's six total tackles and a sack, which disrupted New England's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Jarvis Brownlee Jr. snagged two interceptions, halting any potential momentum the Patriots tried to build. With a dominating performance on both sides of the ball, Miami sent a strong message as they prepare for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 13 | 183 | 2 | 0 | 116.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 8 | 110 | 1 | 4 | 43.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Jones | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 47 |

