Dolphins at Patriots
New England Patriots 38, Miami Dolphins 20 · UGL Madden 27 League
Final Score
Dolphins 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Patriots 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPCam Ward 268 yds passingJonathan Taylor 139 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 122 yds receivingEkow Boye-Doe 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 346 · 372Passing yards 207 · 261Rushing yards 139 · 111Completions 10/23 · 20/21Yards per carry 7.3 · 7.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20h ago
The New England Patriots topped the Miami Dolphins 38-20 in a pivotal Week 14 matchup that solidified their playoff positioning. With this victory, the Patriots showcased their offensive firepower and maintained momentum as the season approaches its climax.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. On the other side, Miami’s Jonathan Taylor shone in the ground game with 139 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell proved to be a reliable target, racking up 122 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome the Patriots' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial interception by Ekow Boye-Doe of the Patriots, which halted a Dolphins drive and shifted the momentum firmly in New England's favor. Miami's defense struggled to contain the Patriots' passing attack, leading to a challenging night for the Dolphins. With only three tackles from Chris Peal, the Dolphins couldn't generate the necessary stops to mount a comeback, allowing New England to control the pace and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 10/23 | 43% | 207 | 2 | 1 | 86.6 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 20/21 | 95% | 268 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 19 | 139 | 7.3 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 51 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 13 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 66 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson IIIWR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr.TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Chris PealCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen AndersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory BambaCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh BlackwellCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Ekow Boye-DoeCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry DaleyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Cade YorkK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 5 | 23 |