Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11
Cam Newton looked just fine as Tom Brady's replacement, rushing for two touchdowns Sunday, and the New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11 to open the season.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
11
New England Patriots
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| NE | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 9-19 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 19-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New York Jets | W 28-25 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 24-31 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-15 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:23 11-21
Sony Michel 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 10:31 11-14
Jordan Howard 1 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzpatrick Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:14 3-14
Cam Newton 11 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 3:53 3-7
Jason Sanders 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:12 0-7
Cam Newton 4 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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NE
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28 · End of Game
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MIA 1:28
11 plays, 65 yards, 3:55 · Interception
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NE 5:23
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 11-21
Sony Michel 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 10:31
11 plays, 80 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 11-14
Jordan Howard 1 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzpatrick Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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NE 0:54
12 plays, 78 yards, 7:48 · Fumble
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MIA 8:42
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NE 10:14
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 3-14
Cam Newton 11 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Half
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NE 0:01
6 plays, 29 yards, 0:30 · Missed FG
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MIA 0:31
9 plays, 45 yards, 1:42 · Interception
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NE 2:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MIA 3:53
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:53 3-7
Jason Sanders 46 Yd Field Goal
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NE 9:09
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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MIA 11:39
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:33 · Interception
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NE 13:12
11 plays, 80 yards, 6:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 0-7
Cam Newton 4 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 4:23
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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NE 8:07
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:48 · Punt
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MIA 12:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:05 · Punt
Showing the last 23 of 23 events.
Team Stats
MIA
NE
20
1st Downs
29
11
Passing 1st downs
8
6
Rushing 1st downs
18
3
1st downs from penalties
3
4-11
3rd down efficiency
5-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
58
Total Plays
63
269
Total Yards
357
4.6
Yards per Play
5.7
9
Total Drives
9
182
Passing
140
20/30
Comp/Att
15/19
5.9
Yards per pass
6.7
3
Interceptions thrown
0
1-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-15
87
Rushing
217
27
Rushing Attempts
42
3.2
Yards per rush
5.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
4-35
Penalties
3-47
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
25:11
Possession
34:49
Injuries
New England Patriots
- A.J. Brown Out
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Charles Woods Questionable
- Ben Brown Out
Miami Dolphins
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
- Malik Willis Injured Reserve
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Chris Bell Questionable
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