Tagovailoa carves up Pats with 4 TDs, Dolphins win 3rd straight game with 34-15 rout of New England
— Mike McDaniel has seen a change in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past month.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
15
Miami Dolphins
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| MIA | 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
Hard Rock Stadium · 65,479 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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Field Goal 3:33 15-34
Jason Sanders 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:10 15-31
Christian Gonzalez 63 Yd Fumble Return (Drake Maye Pass to Rhamondre Stevenson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 13:43 7-31
Austin Hooper 38 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 1:37 0-31
Jaylen Waddle 23 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 0-24
Jason Sanders 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:50 0-21
De'Von Achane 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 7:50 0-14
De'Von Achane 9 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 0-7
Jonnu Smith 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
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NE 1:55
6 plays, 25 yards, 1:38 · Downs
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MIA 3:33
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:33 15-34
Jason Sanders 51 Yd Field Goal
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NE 5:13
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:06 · Interception
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MIA 6:19
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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MIA 10:10
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:51 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:10 15-31
Christian Gonzalez 63 Yd Fumble Return (Drake Maye Pass to Rhamondre Stevenson for Two-Point Conversion)
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NE 11:01
7 plays, 18 yards, 1:39 · Downs
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MIA 12:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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NE 13:43
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:43 7-31
Austin Hooper 38 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
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MIA 1:37
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 0-31
Jaylen Waddle 23 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 2:19
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:59 · Fumble
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MIA 4:18
6 plays, 38 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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NE 8:04
10 plays, 27 yards, 4:52 · Punt
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MIA 12:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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MIA 0:02
7 plays, 56 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 0-24
Jason Sanders 21 Yd Field Goal
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NE 1:28
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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MIA 1:50
10 plays, 80 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 0-21
De'Von Achane 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 6:03
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:47 · Punt
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MIA 7:50
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 0-14
De'Von Achane 9 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 12:37
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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MIA 14:10
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 0-7
Jonnu Smith 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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NE 3:07
12 plays, 60 yards, 7:26 · Missed FG
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MIA 10:33
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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NE 12:22
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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Team Stats
NE
MIA
14
1st Downs
23
8
Passing 1st downs
19
4
Rushing 1st downs
2
2
1st downs from penalties
2
3-14
3rd down efficiency
4-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
63
Total Plays
66
268
Total Yards
373
4.3
Yards per Play
5.7
12
Total Drives
13
182
Passing
308
22/38
Comp/Att
29/40
4.3
Yards per pass
7.3
1
Interceptions thrown
0
4-39
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-9
86
Rushing
65
21
Rushing Attempts
24
4.0
Yards per rush
2.7
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
10-75
Penalties
3-17
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:56
Possession
32:04
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Kadyn Proctor Questionable
- Malik Herring Questionable
- De'Von Achane Injured Reserve
- Ronnie Harrison Jr. Injured Reserve
- Trey Moore Injured Reserve
New England Patriots
- Hunter Henry Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Questionable
- Mack Hollins Injured Reserve
- A.J. Brown Questionable
- Gabe Jacas Questionable
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