New England
Patriots
1-8
14
FINAL
31
Miami
Dolphins
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 31-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Dolphins demonstrated their offensive prowess while the Patriots struggled to keep pace, making this victory crucial for Miami's postseason aspirations.
Dolphins quarterback Jalen Hurts led the charge with an impressive 278 passing yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to connect effectively with his receivers. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout performer, racking up 143 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offensive attack that kept the Patriots on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with A.J. Terrell Jr. making eight total tackles, while R Mason Thomas recorded two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Patriots' offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Jaylen Watson intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Miami's favor. With a solid defensive performance and timely offensive plays, the Dolphins proved they are a formidable contender as they gear up for the remainder of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 278 | 1 | 0 | 97.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 35 | 15 | 43% | 173 | 1 | 2 | 44.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 87 | 4.8 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Lamar Fowler IV | HB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 91 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 33 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben Weston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mark Windsor | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

