McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7
— After leading the Miami Dolphins on an unlikely turnaround last season, the Dolphins defense needed just one game to show that it might be one of the top units in the AFC East.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
7
Miami Dolphins
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| MIA | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:19 7-20
Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:44 7-17
Ty Montgomery 6 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 0:18 0-17
Jaylen Waddle 42 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 0-10
Melvin Ingram 2 Yd Fumble Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 4:05 0-3
Jason Sanders 43 Yd Field Goal
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MIA
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:55 · End of Game
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NE 4:55
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:04 · Fumble
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MIA 5:59
6 plays, 4 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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NE 9:38
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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MIA 11:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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NE 12:47
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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MIA 0:19
8 plays, 50 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:19 7-20
Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal
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NE 4:44
15 plays, 92 yards, 8:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:44 7-17
Ty Montgomery 6 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 13:05
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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NE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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MIA 0:18
10 plays, 92 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 0-17
Jaylen Waddle 42 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 4:05
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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NE 7:34
2 plays, -13 yards, 0:11 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 0-10
Melvin Ingram 2 Yd Fumble Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA 7:45
10 plays, 45 yards, 6:22 · Punt
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NE 14:07
8 plays, 35 yards, 4:58 · Punt
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MIA 4:05
11 plays, 47 yards, 5:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:05 0-3
Jason Sanders 43 Yd Field Goal
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NE 9:52
8 plays, 53 yards, 5:08 · Interception
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
NE
MIA
17
1st Downs
18
10
Passing 1st downs
13
5
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
2
4-9
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
54
Total Plays
59
271
Total Yards
307
5.0
Yards per Play
5.2
9
Total Drives
8
193
Passing
242
21/30
Comp/Att
23/33
6.0
Yards per pass
6.7
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-20
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-28
78
Rushing
65
22
Rushing Attempts
23
3.5
Yards per rush
2.8
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
3-15
Penalties
4-20
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
27:30
Possession
32:30
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Willis Questionable
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Reese Taylor Out
- Jalen Tolbert Out
New England Patriots
- Ben Brown Questionable
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Will Campbell Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- Carlton Davis III Questionable
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