Dolphins at Patriots
Miami Dolphins 35, New England Patriots 7 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Dolphins 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Patriots 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPMalik Willis 197 yds passingDe'Von Achane 71 yds rushingHunter Henry 75 yds receivingRobert Spillane 15 tkl defenseTotal yards 357 · 250Passing yards 197 · 195Rushing yards 160 · 55Completions 18/32 · 18/34Yards per carry 4.1 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Miami Dolphins cruised to a dominant 35-7 victory over the New England Patriots, securing their playoff positioning in a must-win game. The Dolphins showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Patriots struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns, effectively guiding the offense with precision and poise. De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 71 rushing yards, further solidifying the Dolphins' control of the game. Hunter Henry was the lone bright spot for New England, amassing 75 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Dolphins were formidable, with Jacob Rodriguez making a critical impact by intercepting a pass, shifting momentum in Miami's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Rodriguez's interception set up an easy scoring drive for the Dolphins, expanding their lead and leaving the Patriots unable to recover. Robert Spillane's 15 tackles for New England showed effort, but ultimately, it was not enough to halt Miami's offensive onslaught.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 18/32 | 56% | 197 | 2 | 0 | 95.4 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 18/34 | 53% | 195 | 0 | 1 | 57.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 16 | 45 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin JolyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | — | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Tanner ArkinTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 2/4 | 3 | 55 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |