Dolphins vs Patriotsinjury report, prediction and how to watch
Injury report, prediction and how to watch for Dolphins vs Patriots: everything you need to know before the game.
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots in Week 8 of the NFL season on Sunday, November 1, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is 4:25pm ET.
Miami arrives 1-5 and sits fourth in the AFC East. New England is 4-3 and second in the division.
Match preview
The Dolphins finally got in the win column in Week 7, beating the Jets 28-25, and they carry a one-game winning streak. Before that came four straight defeats: 35-13 at San Francisco, 24-10 against Kansas City, 15-10 at Minnesota and 31-24 against Cincinnati.
<cite index="12-3">Miami scores 16.3 points per game (98 in six games), 30th in the league, and allows 26.2 (157 in total), 25th.</cite> <cite index="12-6">The defense also gives up 5.7 yards per play.</cite>
The Dolphins are 0-2 at Hard Rock Stadium, with losses to the Chiefs and Bengals. <cite index="30-1">Jeff Hafley is in his first year as head coach.</cite> <cite index="12-8">Miami runs the ball on 50.6% of its plays, the highest rate in the NFL,</cite> with Malik Willis at quarterback.
New England (4-3) comes in off a 30-24 Thursday night loss at Chicago in Week 7. Before that, it won three in a row: 29-26 over Buffalo, 45-17 over Las Vegas and 26-19 over the Jets.
The Patriots score 22.9 points per game (160 in seven games) and <cite index="12-3,12-4">average 6.0 yards per play, fourth in the league.</cite> The defense allows 20.4 points per game, ninth best.
<cite index="18-6">Drake Maye has 1,784 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions through seven games.</cite> <cite index="18-19,18-20">Against the Bears he went 24-of-31 for 321 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, and added a rushing score.</cite> <cite index="11-9">He has thrown at least two touchdown passes in four straight games.</cite>
New England is 1-3 on the road and 3-0 at home. <cite index="13-12,13-13">The run game has disappointed. Against Chicago, Maye led the team in rushing with 26 yards.</cite>
The Patriots won the last two meetings: 33-27 in Miami in September 2025 and 38-10 on January 4. Miami won the three before that, one in 2023 and two in 2024. Still, <cite index="13-7">New England has lost seven of its last nine games in Miami.</cite>
This is an AFC East clash. New England is 2-0 in the division and Miami is 1-0. <cite index="30-5,30-6">Kickoff is at 4:25pm ET on CBS.</cite>
Miami Dolphins · recent results
- WNew York Jets 25-28 Miami Dolphins
- LMiami Dolphins 24-31 Cincinnati Bengals
- LMinnesota Vikings 15-10 Miami Dolphins
- LMiami Dolphins 10-24 Kansas City Chiefs
- LSan Francisco 49ers 35-13 Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots · recent results
- LChicago Bears 30-24 New England Patriots
- WNew England Patriots 26-19 New York Jets
- WNew England Patriots 45-17 Las Vegas Raiders
- WBuffalo Bills 26-29 New England Patriots
- LJacksonville Jaguars 35-6 New England Patriots
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Trends · last 5 matches
Injury report
<cite index="3-2">The Patriots have not ruled anyone out officially.</cite> <cite index="6-5,6-6">Four are Questionable: wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee, ankle), running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness), linebacker Christian Elliss (chest) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck).</cite> <cite index="7-11">Maye came off the report with his shoulder issue.</cite> <cite index="7-12,7-13">Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker is on injured reserve and cannot return before Week 12.</cite> Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor fill the guard spots.
For Miami, the official report lists defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring), running back Jaylen Wright (quadriceps), Willie Gay (illness) and cornerback Reese Taylor (quadriceps) as Questionable. <cite index="6-6">CBS Sports' final report adds cornerback JuJu Brents (neck, concussion) as Questionable and rules out guard Kadyn Proctor (concussion).</cite> Darrell Baker Jr. remains on PUP with a Week 8 return expected.
We think the Patriots win 27-17. Drake Maye arrives in top form and <cite index="12-6">Miami's defense allows 5.7 yards per play.</cite> The Dolphins score 16.3 points per game and are still winless at home. A.J. Brown's status could limit New England, but its overall edge looks clear.
Quick questions
What time is Dolphins vs Patriots?
It kicks off on Sunday, November 1 at 3:25 PM (Mexico City time) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Where can I watch Dolphins vs Patriots?
Mexico: FOX+ and FOX One. USA: CBS and Paramount+ (en los mercados regionales que reciben este juego).
Who is in better form for Dolphins vs Patriots?
In their last 5 games, Dolphins have 1 win and Patriots have 3 wins.
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