Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale
— They came running off the sideline after the last play, one final sprint of the season, one final moment of joy.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
24
Miami Dolphins
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| MIA | 14 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 33 |
Hard Rock Stadium · 66,514 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 27-45 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 24-33
Sam Eguavoen Fumble Recovery in End Zone
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Touchdown 2:53 24-27
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 6:32 17-27
Brandon Bolden 18 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 10:55 10-27
Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:31 10-24
Duke Johnson 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 8:27 10-17
Nick Folk 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:36 7-17
Brandon Bolden 15 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 11:09 0-17
Jason Sanders 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:07 0-14
Xavien Howard 37 Yd Interception Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 0-7
Jaylen Waddle 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:03 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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MIA 0:03
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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NE 2:53
6 plays, 76 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 24-33
Sam Eguavoen Fumble Recovery in End Zone
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Touchdown 2:53 24-27
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 4:49
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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NE 6:32
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:32 17-27
Brandon Bolden 18 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 10:55
10 plays, 45 yards, 6:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:55 10-27
Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal
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NE 2:25
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:06 · Fumble
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MIA 4:31
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 10-24
Duke Johnson 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 8:27
13 plays, 50 yards, 6:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:27 10-17
Nick Folk 43 Yd Field Goal
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MIA
6 plays, 50 yards, 1:02 · End of Half
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NE 1:02
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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MIA 3:22
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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NE 4:23
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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MIA 5:26
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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NE 7:36
7 plays, 74 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 7-17
Brandon Bolden 15 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 11:09
15 plays, 77 yards, 6:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:09 0-17
Jason Sanders 30 Yd Field Goal
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NE 3:07
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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NE 6:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:07 0-14
Xavien Howard 37 Yd Interception Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA 7:34
13 plays, 77 yards, 7:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 0-7
Jaylen Waddle 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NE
MIA
21
1st Downs
23
8
Passing 1st downs
7
11
Rushing 1st downs
12
2
1st downs from penalties
4
5-10
3rd down efficiency
7-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
59
Total Plays
66
379
Total Yards
298
6.4
Yards per Play
4.5
10
Total Drives
9
245
Passing
103
20/30
Comp/Att
15/22
7.7
Yards per pass
4.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
134
Rushing
195
27
Rushing Attempts
43
5.0
Yards per rush
4.5
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
8-78
Penalties
5-33
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
26:24
Possession
33:36
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Willis Injured Reserve
- Zach Sieler Injured Reserve
- Jaylen Wright Questionable
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
New England Patriots
- Rhamondre Stevenson Doubtful
- Charles Woods Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
- Ben Brown Doubtful
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