Patriots at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 35, New England Patriots 18 · THE Madden League
Final Score
Patriots 18 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Dolphins 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJoe Burrow 276 yds passingTyler Allgeier 62 yds rushingDalton Kincaid 82 yds receivingJalen Pitre 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 373 · 319Passing yards 276 · 226Rushing yards 97 · 93Completions 34/53 · 29/38Yards per carry 5.0 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The Miami Dolphins secured a decisive 35-18 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 18, solidifying their playoff position with a commanding performance. With the stakes high, the Dolphins proved they were ready for the postseason, showcasing their dominance against a division rival.
Dante Moore led the Dolphins with a solid passing performance, throwing for one touchdown, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as a key target with 82 receiving yards. Joe Burrow of the Patriots put up impressive numbers with 276 passing yards, but the New England offense couldn't keep pace with Miami's explosive playmakers. Tyler Allgeier contributed on the ground for the Patriots, rushing for 62 yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with Drake Thomas leading the charge with nine total tackles. Chase Young added pressure with a sack while Jalen Pitre secured an interception, underscoring Miami's defensive prowess. The game's turning point came when the Dolphins forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 34/53 | 64% | 276 | 0 | 1 | 69.3 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 29/38 | 76% | 226 | 1 | 0 | 99.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Javon JonesHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nelson CaseyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon RiddickHB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Emilio RomeroHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 24 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Marcus McGriffWR | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Nelson CaseyWR | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Miguel CordovaTE | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Damon RiddickHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emilio RomeroHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate BoerkircherTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Zach MahonMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jalen PitreCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al WearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Marcus JonesSS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daryl BridgesK | 1/1 | 1 | 44 |