The Miami Dolphins try to get their season back on track Sunday when they play the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.
The Dolphins have dropped 3 straight since defeating the winless Jacksonville Jaguars in the season-opener. They are starting their third quarterback and lost another starter when edge rusher Jaelan Phillips suffered a partial ACL tear in his right knee against the Tennessee Titans and was placed on Injured Reserve.
So all eyes will be on Tyler Huntley as he starts his second game under center, along with rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson to see if he can pick up the slack with Phillips gone.
Of course, the Patriots have been just as awful as the Dolphins. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett – a former Dolphin as well as Dwyer High graduate – is promising a “fresh start” while also keeping an eye on his eventual replacement, rookie Drake Maye.
Dolphins vs Patriots score updates
Dolphins defeat Patriots
Miami has defeated New England 15-10 in Foxboro as the Patriots ran out of time on a desperation final drive.
The Dolphins improved to 2-3 while the Patriots fall to 1-4.
Dolphins get stop in red zone
Miami forced a turnover on downs inside its own red zone to preserve a 15-10 lead over the Patriots late in the fourth quarter.
The Patriots appeared to score the go-ahead touchdown on a Jacoby Brissett touchdown pass but the play was ruled incomete as the receiver’s heel landed out of bounds.
Alec Ingold gives Dolphins late lead
Miami has a lead late in the fourth quarter as Alec Ingold scored on a 3-yard carry. Julian Hill caught a pass from Tyler Huntley to convert the 2-point try.
Miami leads 15-10 with less than 5 minutes to play.
Jevon Holland hand injury
Dolphins secondary standout Jevon Holland has left the game and entered the locker room after sustaining an injury.
Holland is questionable to return with a hand injury according to the Dolphins.
Sanders field goal narrows deficit
Miami pulled within a 10-9 deficit late in the third quarter after Jason Sanders converted his third field goal of the game.
The Patriots have the ball as the game enters the fourth quarter in New England.
Jason Sanders field goal
The Dolphins are on the board in the second half as Jason Sanders converted a field goal midway through the third quarter.
Miami trails New England 10-6 with 7:37 left in the third quarter.
Kendall Fuller injury
The Dolphins have suffered another injury as cornerback Kendall Fuller went down with what appears to be a lower body injury on New England’s opening drive of the second half.
The Patriots are on the move with help from a roughing the passer penalty on Jalen Ramsey.
Dolphins trail Patriots at halftime
New England holds a 7-3 lead over the Dolphins at halftime.
Tyler Huntley has completed 12 of 22 passes for 126 yards and an interception. He has been sacked twice.
Dolphins special teams continue to struggle
It has been a disaster for the Miami special teams in New England.
After a false start backed the Dolphins from a 46-yard field goal attempt into a 51-yard attempt, Dolphins long snapper Blake Ferguson rolled the snap back to the holder and Jason Sanders was tackled after picking up the ball.
Miami has now missed a field goal, had a punt blocked and failed attempt a 51-yard field goal due to a bad snap.
De’Von Achane out with concussion
The Dolphins have suffered another key injury as running back De’Von Achane will not return due to a concussion sustained in the final minutes of the first quarter.
Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright are active in the Dolphins’ backfield to replace the injured Achane.
More:Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffers concussion against the New England Patriots
Jason Sanders missed field goal
Momentum is turning against the Dolphins at the close of the first quarter as Jason Sanders hits the left upright on a 41-yard field goal attempt.
The Dolphins drove 47 yards on nine plays but come up empty.
Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown run
The Patriots have the lead after running back Rhamondre Stevenson rumbled 33 yards for a touchdown. Stevenson entered the game with his position in peril after fumbling issues to start the season.
New Englands leads 7-3 in the first quarter.
Scoring drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 2:16
Tyler Huntley interception
Huntley has put the Patriots in good position after tossing an interception while targeting Odell Beckham Jr.
Miami’s drive was previously extended thanks to New England having too many players on the field during the Dolphins’ punt attempt.
Jason Sanders 54-yard field goal
Miami has an early lead in Foxboro as Jason Sanders converts a 54-yard field goal try.
Tyler Huntley was 3-of-3 for 39 passing yards on the opening drive with two completions to Jonnu Smith and another to Tyreek Hill.
Scoring drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:21
Dolphins receive opening kickoff
Quarterback Tyler Huntley and the Dolphins offense will be on the field first after receiving the opening kickoff.
Miami is off to a solid start as Tyreek Hill has an 18-yard reception on the game’s opening drive.
Miami Dolphins inactives vs. New England Patriots
Running back Raheem Mostert is active while the defense welcomes the return of cornerback Kendall Fuller and linebacker Nik Needham, who was elevated to the roster this week.
Here are the Miami Dolphins inactives at New England today:
- QB Skylar Thompson
- C Andrew Meyer
- RB Jeff Wilson (Mostert good to go)
- LB Mo Kamara (Miami goes with Tyus Bowser instead)
- LB Channing Tindall
- CB Ethan Bonner (Kendall Fuller is back)
- S Jordan Poyer (Nik Needham elevated for depth)
What time is the Dolphins vs Patriots game?
- Date: Sunday, October 6
- Time: 1 pm ET
- Where: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts)
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Who is announcing the Dolphins vs Patriots game?
- Play-by-play: Chris Myers
- Analyst: Mark Sanchez
- Sideline reporter: Just Hal
Dolphins vs Patriots predictions
Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post: Dolphins 24, Patriots 20
“Miami isn’t very good right now. But New England is awful. And as much as Miami has been hurt by injury, the Patriots are utterly decimated. We see Miami’s defense forcing multiple turnovers. And we see the Dolphins finally gaining some run-game traction.”
Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post: Dolphins 12, Patriots 9
“I was prepared to not pick the Dolphins again until they finally win a game, thereby proving me wrong. But the Patriots are so poor that even minus their quarterback, the Dolphins ought to win this epic struggle.”
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Dolphins 24, Patriots 13
“The Dolphins should be using Tyler Huntley again to lead a run-heavy attack from quarterback. He can also revive the success of throwing downfield to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle against a Patriots’ defense that can give up plenty of big pass plays. De’Von Achane also gets into the fun with a few long runs.”
Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY: Patriots 18, Dolphins 16
“We are seeing how important Tagovailoa is for the Dolphins. The Dolphins are winless since he was concussed in Week 2. Miami’s Week 4 loss to Tennessee was bad. This should be a low-scoring game, but I’m not confident in Miami’s offense, especially on the road.”
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday:
- Spread: Dolphins (-1)
- Over/under: 36 points
- Money line: Dolphins -110, Patriots -110
Dolphins vs Patriots injury updates
Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert could return from a chest injury that’s kept him out since Week 1. Safety Jordan Poyer is not expected to play with a shin injury. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could make his Dolphins debut. Tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Kendall Fuller could play after going through concussion protocol. Linebacker Jaelan Phillips will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The Patriots have several players listed as questionable: receivers KJ Osborn (shoulder) and Kendrick Bourne (knee), safeties Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) and Kyle Dugger (ankle), linebacker Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) and cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder), among others.
Dolphins vs Patriots weather update
Weather.com predicts a high of 69 degrees with sunshine today in Foxborough. Winds are expected to be light and variable, blowing out of the north-northeast about 5 mph. The forecast calls for a 5-10% chance of rain throughout the day that increases to about 75% at night.
Miami Dolphins schedule 2024
- September 8: vs. Jacksonville (W 20-17)
- September 12: vs. Buffalo (L 31-10)
- September 22: at Seattle (L 24-3)
- September 30: vs. Tennessee (L 31-12)
- October 6: at New England, 1 p.m.
- October 13: Bye
- October 20: at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
- October 27: vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.
- November 3: at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
- November 11: at LA Rams, 8:15 p.m.
- November 17:vs. Las Vegas, 1 p.m.
- November 24: vs. New England, 1 p.m.
- November 28: at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m.
- December 8: at NY Jets, 1 p.m.
- December 15: at Houston, 1 p.m.
- December 22: vs. San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
- December 29: at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m.
- TBA:at NY Jets
- Record: 1-3
- September 8: at Cincinnati (W 16-10)
- September 15: vs. Seattle (L 23-20 in OT)
- September 19: at NY Jets (L 24-3)
- September 29: at San Francisco (L 30-13)
- October 6: vs Miami, 1 p.m.
- October 13: vs. Houston, 1 p.m.
- October 20: at Jacksonville, 9:30 a.m. in London
- October 27: vs NY Jets, 1 p.m.
- November 3: at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
- November 10: at Chicago, 1 p.m.
- November 17: vs. LA Rams, 1 p.m.
- November 24: at Miami, 1 p.m.
- December 1: vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
- December 8: Bye
- December 15: at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
- December 22: at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
- TBA: vs. LA Chargers
- TBA: vs. Buffalo
- Record: 1-3
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