New England
Patriots
0-0
20
FINAL
38
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots 38-20. With both teams eager to establish themselves early in the year, the Dolphins made a strong statement as they look to contend in a competitive AFC East.
Baker Mayfield was the standout for Miami, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. De'Von Achane added to the Dolphins' success on the ground with 72 rushing yards, while the receiving corps, including key contributions from various players, kept the Patriots' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami was highlighted by Chop Robinson, who recorded a sack, but the game truly turned when the Dolphins' defense applied consistent pressure, disrupting New England's rhythm. The Patriots struggled to respond, and Miami's ability to force turnovers and limit big plays sealed their victory, setting a positive tone for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 26 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 132.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 19 | 259 | 1 | 0 | 109.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 72 | 6.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KT Seay | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |

