New England
Patriots
4-3
38
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots dominated the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 38-10 victory in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Patriots solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, orchestrating the offense with precision. TreVeyon Henderson bolstered the ground game with an impressive 143 rushing yards, while Kyle Williams emerged as a key target, racking up 135 receiving yards. Their collective efforts propelled the Patriots to a decisive win.
Defensively, the Patriots stifled the Dolphins, highlighted by Namdi Obiazor's critical interception that halted Miami's momentum. Craig Woodson led the defensive charge with five total tackles, maintaining pressure on the Dolphins' offense throughout the game. The turning point came when the Patriots scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for Miami.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 21 | 304 | 3 | 0 | 156.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 17 | 206 | 1 | 2 | 54.2 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 25 | 143 | 5.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |

