Tua Tagovailoa throws for 3 TDs, Jalen Ramsey shines in debut for Dolphins, who beat Patriots 31-17
— Tua Tagovailoa has never lost to New England coach Bill Belichick.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
17
Miami Dolphins
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| MIA | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Hard Rock Stadium · 65,836 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:43 17-31
Jaylen Waddle 31 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 8:30 17-24
JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 7:35 10-24
Raheem Mostert 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 12:45 10-17
Chad Ryland 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 7-17
Jason Sanders 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:10 7-14
Cedrick Wilson Jr. 1 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 0:22 7-7
Tyreek Hill 42 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 3:32 7-0
Kendrick Bourne 24 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland Kick)
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MIA
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:52 · End of Game
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NE 1:52
4 plays, -14 yards, 0:51 · Downs
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MIA 2:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:43 17-31
Jaylen Waddle 31 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 8:30
13 plays, 81 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:30 17-24
JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland Kick)
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MIA 13:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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NE 14:39
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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MIA 1:11
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:55 · Punt
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NE 6:06
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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MIA 7:35
9 plays, 77 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:35 10-24
Raheem Mostert 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 12:45
4 plays, -1 yard, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:45 10-17
Chad Ryland 38 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 14:55
1 play, -4 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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NE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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MIA 0:26
8 plays, 28 yards, 1:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 7-17
Jason Sanders 30 Yd Field Goal
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NE 1:48
9 plays, 52 yards, 4:22 · Interception
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MIA 6:10
14 plays, 53 yards, 7:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 7-14
Cedrick Wilson Jr. 1 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 13:35
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MIA 0:22
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 7-7
Tyreek Hill 42 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 3:32
3 plays, 30 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 7-0
Kendrick Bourne 24 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland Kick)
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MIA 4:26
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:09 · Interception
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NE 6:35
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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MIA 9:55
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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NE 13:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:57 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
NE
MIA
13
1st Downs
24
7
Passing 1st downs
17
6
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
2
1-9
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
3-3
51
Total Plays
73
218
Total Yards
390
4.3
Yards per Play
5.3
11
Total Drives
11
141
Passing
312
19/29
Comp/Att
30/45
4.4
Yards per pass
6.6
1
Interceptions thrown
1
3-20
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-12
77
Rushing
78
19
Rushing Attempts
26
4.1
Yards per rush
3.0
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
7-45
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:05
Possession
35:55
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Herring Questionable
- Kaytron Allen Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Questionable
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
- De'Von Achane Injured Reserve
New England Patriots
- Mack Hollins Injured Reserve
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Hunter Henry Questionable
- A.J. Brown Out
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
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