Miami Dolphins

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Next Game

NE @ MIA

Week 8, 2026 · 2026-11-01 · 4:25 PM ET

NE -7

O/U 43.5 · ML -325/+260

Hard Rock Stadium: Chance Rain Showers, 86°F, wind 6 to 12 mph

Storylines

Zane Gonzalez grades out as MIA's best

Zane Gonzalez (K) is at 78 out of 100 through week 8 of 2026. That score compares him with everyone else at his position — an 84 would mean better than 84% of them — and it comes from charted play, not raw totals.

Where They Stand

Overall: Grade 45, 29th of 32 — near the bottom.

Weaknesses: secondary (32nd), defense (29th) and quarterbacks (29th).

Coaching: Jeff Hafley falls 5.0 points a game short of what his rosters' grades say he should, over 6 games, 24th in the league.

Defense — better on paper: The defense's players grade 53 out of 100, but on the field that side has played better than 17% of the league.

This season: 1-5. Last time out, they beat New York Jets 28-25.

Since preseason: Down 1.3 points since the preseason, mostly because its coach's record slipped and its offense played better than before (better than 27% of the league, now better than 42%). Winning doesn't move the grade by itself. The grade is how well the players and each side of the ball played, and 6 games still counts for less than last season.

Written from this club's own numbers: its grade, the offense, defense, special teams and coach that make it up, its last games, its division, and its depth chart. Which facts show up depends on where this club is unusual, so no two teams get the same summary. The site builds the sentences from those numbers. A chatbot does not write them.

Injury Report

MIA10 listed

STARTERQuestionableDante Trader Jr. · S · Shoulder
STARTERQuestionableGreg Dulcich · TE · Ankle
STARTERQuestionableJuJu Brents · CB · Concussion
STARTERQuestionableKadyn Proctor · OT · Concussion
STARTERQuestionableMalik Washington · WR · Knee
STARTERQuestionableTucker Addington · LS · Shoulder
QuestionableJared Wayne · WR · Knee
QuestionableMichael Taaffe · S · Neck
QuestionableReese Taylor · CB · Quadriceps
QuestionableWill Kacmarek · TE · Hamstring

NE6 listed

STARTERQuestionableA.J. Brown · WR · Knee
STARTERQuestionableBen Brown · C · Knee
STARTERQuestionableMorgan Moses · OT · Foot
Injured ReserveAlijah Vera-Tucker · G · Hamstring
QuestionableDaQuan Jones · DT · Back
QuestionableTreVeyon Henderson · RB · Illness

From ESPN's public injury report. The usual season file isn't out yet. That feed doesn't say who practiced, so practice participation is left blank rather than guessed.

NE — Last 10 Games

7-3 their last 10

How NE have actually been playing lately, not their history in this matchup.

2026 wk7 vs CHI24–30
2026 wk6 vs NYJ26–19
2026 wk5 vs LV45–17
2026 wk4 vs BUF29–26
2026 wk3 vs JAX6–35
2026 wk2 vs PIT20–3
2026 wk1 vs SEA10–13
2025 wk18 vs MIA38–10
2025 wk17 vs NYJ42–10
2025 wk16 vs BAL28–24

MIA vs NE — Last 10 Meetings

7-3 last 10

2025 wk18MIA 10 – 38 NE
2025 wk2NE 33 – 27 MIA
2024 wk12NE 15 – 34 MIA
2024 wk5MIA 15 – 10 NE
2023 wk8NE 17 – 31 MIA
2023 wk2MIA 24 – 17 NE
2022 wk17MIA 21 – 23 NE
2022 wk1NE 7 – 20 MIA
2021 wk18NE 24 – 33 MIA
2021 wk1MIA 17 – 16 NE

Top Quotes: Dolphins Finding Their Identity as Patriots Come to Town

Miami looks to stack divisional wins after breaking through against the Jets.

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Miami Dolphins Host 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Police and Youth Conference at Hard Rock Stadium

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Miami Dolphins brought game-day energy to the Hollywood Police Athletic League, hosting a youth football combine for young athletes as part of this year’s Jason Jenkins Days of Service.

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How to Watch, Stream & Listen: Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots

The Miami Dolphins will face the New England Patriots in Week 8, continuing a rivalry that stretches back more than five decades. Here's where to watch, listen and livestream the game:

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Dolphins make roster moves

The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have claimed guard Christian Haynes off waivers from Seattle and waived guard DJ Campbell.

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Aqua Archives: When New England Came to Town

Take a look back at some of the most notable chapters in Dolphins-Patriots history:

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Inside the Numbers: Dolphins defeat Jets 28-25 on the road

The Dolphins beat the Jets on the road for the first win of 2026.

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Three Takeaways: Dolphins Break Through in the Meadowlands

Willis shines, the run game imposes its will and the defense delivers in key moments

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Game Recap: Dolphins Secure 28-25 Victory Over Jets in Divisional Matchup

A clutch fourth-down conversion helped Miami secure its first win of the season.

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Inactives: Week 7 Dolphins at Jets

Check out the official Week 7 inactive players for the Miami Dolphins.

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Season at a Glance

2026 Record

1-5

From completed real game results.

Team Grade

29 of 32 (Bottom 5), from offense, defense, special teams and coaching.

Injuries Reported

0 out, 10 questionable.

From the Record Book

On this day in 2025: Dolphins lost to BAL 6-282025-10-30 · home
On this day in 2022: Dolphins beat DET 31-272022-10-30 · away
Dolphins are 25-29 vs NE since 1999Real record from completed games in this database.
Widest margin vs NE: 0-43 in 201943-point difference.

1	@ LV	L 13-27
2	@ SF	L 13-35
3	vs KC	L 10-24
4	@ MIN	L 10-15
5	vs CIN	L 24-31
7	@ NYJ	W 28-25
8	vs NE	2026-11-01
9	vs DET	2026-11-08
10	@ IND	2026-11-15
11	@ BUF	2026-11-22
12	vs NYJ	2026-11-29
13	@ DEN	2026-12-06
14	vs CHI	2026-12-13
15	@ GB	2026-12-20
16	vs LAC	2026-12-27
17	vs BUF	2027-01-03
18	@ NE	2027-01-10

BUF	5-1	83%
NE	4-3	57%
NYJ	2-5	29%
MIA	1-5	17%