New England
Patriots
5-2
14
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Miami Dolphins secured a decisive 28-14 victory over the New England Patriots, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with something to prove, but it was the Dolphins who showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while also keeping the Patriots' defense on their toes. Taysom Hill contributed significantly in the passing game with 62 receiving yards, and the Dolphins' offense clicked when it mattered most. On the other side, TreVeyon Henderson did his best to keep New England competitive, rushing for 121 yards, but it wasn’t enough to tip the scales.
Defensively, Miami's performance was pivotal, highlighted by Jacob Rodriguez's five total tackles and Chop Robinson's two sacks, which disrupted New England's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Robinson's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and ultimately control the pace of the game. With this win, Miami continues to build momentum as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 139 | 2 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 89 | 1 | 0 | 103.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 68 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 22 | 107 | 4.9 | 38 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taysom Hill | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 17 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 20 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

