Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21
— His team clutching a two-point lead, the ball on the 1-yard line and the season in the balance, Mac Jones decided to improvise.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
21
New England Patriots
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| NE | 7 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 23 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:04 21-23
Mike Gesicki 4 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 4:37 14-23
Jakobi Meyers 2 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 14-16
Kyle Dugger 39 Yd Interception Return (Nick Folk PAT failed)
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Field Goal 4:03 14-10
Nick Folk 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:17 14-7
Raheem Mostert 2 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 7-7
Tyreek Hill 2 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 7:15 0-7
Tyquan Thornton 7 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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NE
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · End of Game
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MIA 1:04
9 plays, 61 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:04 21-23
Mike Gesicki 4 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 2:32
4 plays, -4 yards, 0:51 · Downs
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MIA 3:23
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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NE 4:37
11 plays, 89 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 14-23
Jakobi Meyers 2 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 9:43
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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NE 12:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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MIA 14:18
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:33 · Interception
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MIA 2:51
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:12 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 14-16
Kyle Dugger 39 Yd Interception Return (Nick Folk PAT failed)
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NE 4:03
9 plays, 51 yards, 5:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:03 14-10
Nick Folk 49 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 9:17
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 14-7
Raheem Mostert 2 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 12:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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MIA 13:01
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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NE 14:05
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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NE
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:45 · End of Half
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MIA 1:45
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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NE 5:28
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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MIA 6:21
9 plays, 47 yards, 4:58 · Missed FG
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NE 11:19
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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MIA 14:55
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 7-7
Tyreek Hill 2 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 7:15
10 plays, 81 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:15 0-7
Tyquan Thornton 7 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIA 11:33
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:27 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
MIA
NE
21
1st Downs
14
15
Passing 1st downs
9
4
Rushing 1st downs
2
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-14
3rd down efficiency
5-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
69
Total Plays
57
333
Total Yards
249
4.8
Yards per Play
4.4
11
Total Drives
11
247
Passing
173
24/40
Comp/Att
20/33
5.9
Yards per pass
4.8
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-31
86
Rushing
76
27
Rushing Attempts
21
3.2
Yards per rush
3.6
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
9-71
Penalties
6-39
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
33:48
Possession
26:12
Injuries
New England Patriots
- Ben Brown Questionable
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Will Campbell Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- Carlton Davis III Questionable
Miami Dolphins
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Reese Taylor Out
- Jalen Tolbert Out
- Chukwuebuka Godrick Out
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