Patriots at Dolphins
New England Patriots 27, Miami Dolphins 20 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Patriots 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJay Cutler 270 yds passingVince Young 58 yds rushingJulian Edelman 88 yds receivingLeigh Bodden 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 341 · 332Passing yards 270 · 177Rushing yards 71 · 155Completions 19/27 · 24/37Yards per carry 3.0 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the New England Patriots emerged victorious over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 27-20 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Patriots' playoff ambitions but also puts them in a stronger position within their division as the season progresses.
Patriots quarterback Jay Cutler showcased his arm strength, throwing for 270 yards while leading his team to a crucial win. Receiver Julian Edelman was a key target, racking up 88 receiving yards, providing Cutler with a reliable option throughout the matchup. Meanwhile, Miami's Vince Young had a noteworthy performance, not only passing for a touchdown but also contributing significantly on the ground with 58 rushing yards.
Defensively, the game turned when Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden intercepted a pass, halting a momentum shift that could have favored Miami. Despite the Dolphins' Karlos Dansby leading the game with eight total tackles, the Patriots' defensive effort, highlighted by Robert Ninkovich's half-sack, was pivotal in stifling Miami's offensive drives. The combination of timely defensive plays and a strong offensive showing ultimately secured New England's hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Jay CutlerQB | 19/27 | 70% | 270 | 1 | 0 | 114.7 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Vince YoungQB | 24/37 | 65% | 177 | 1 | 1 | 73.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Ryan MathewsHB | 16 | 42 | 2.6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| BenJarvus Green-EllisHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Julian EdelmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay CutlerQB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Vince YoungQB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 26 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Reggie BushHB | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Larry JohnsonHB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Daniel ThomasHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Davone BessWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Wes WelkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Julian EdelmanWR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 80 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Rob GronkowskiTE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Randall CobbWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Danny WoodheadHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan MathewsHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Davone BessWR | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris CooleyTE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. GreenWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dante RosarioTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Chad OchocinoWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jeron MastrudTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Reggie BushHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Larry JohnsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Charles ClayFB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Wes WelkerWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Edmond GatesWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Leigh BoddenCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerod MayoMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul PoslusznyWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert NinkovichLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick ChungSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg HardyREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert HaynesworthDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris GambleCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ras-I DowlingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shaun EllisDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin McCourtyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince WilforkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary GuytonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon SpikesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubin CarterREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Karlos DansbyMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vontae DavisCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ClemonsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reshad JonesSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrett BushCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron WakeREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall LangfordDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy StarksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeremiah BellFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason TaylorLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 2/2 | 3 | 53 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Brandon FieldsP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel CarpenterK | 2/2 | 2 | 52 |