New England
Patriots
4-3
44
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots topped the Miami Dolphins with a convincing 44-27 victory in Week 8 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high, and the Patriots delivered, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess throughout the contest.
Derrick Henry was the standout on offense, racking up an impressive 298 rushing yards, proving nearly unstoppable on the ground. Quarterback Dante Moore of the Dolphins also had a strong showing, throwing for 219 yards and four touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the relentless Patriots. Meanwhile, Kyle Williams contributed significantly with 89 receiving yards, helping to maintain New England's offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays that shifted the game's momentum, led by Gabe Jacas, who recorded four sacks to disrupt Miami's passing game. Raion Strader added an interception, further stifling the Dolphins' efforts to mount a comeback. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Jacas's relentless pressure led to a turnover, allowing New England to seize control and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 219 | 4 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 98 | 0 | 1 | 74.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 31 | 298 | 9.6 | 61 | 4 | 49 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Vernell Brown III | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 51 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 41 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raion Strader | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edrees Farooq | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Lair | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeneas Peebles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Crenshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

