Patriots vs Dolphins Week 18 2021: Final Score 33

Final2021 Week 18

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FLSun, Jan 9, 2022, 4:25 PM ET

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins, Week 18 2021

New England Patriots

Away

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Patriots	0	7	3	14	24
Dolphins	14	3	7	9	33

NE 24MIA 33 Final

Passing leader
Mac Jones
NE · QB
11.8PPR pts
20/30, 261 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Brandon Bolden
NE · RB
20.6PPR pts
7 ATT, 46 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 20 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Patriots leader
Damien Harris
NE · RB
17.3PPR pts
11 ATT, 37 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 36 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Xavien Howard
MIA
1 INT, 1 TD, 3 TKL

Dolphins 33, Patriots 24: Miami beats New England

Miami led 17–7 at halftime and won 33–24, though New England took the second half 17–16. New England outgained the Dolphins 379–298.

The Patriots went 5-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 33:36 and finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

+3 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
+7:12 time of possession MIA 33:36 · NE 26:24

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Patriots vs Dolphins
Patriots	Stat	Dolphins
3	Turnovers	0

26:24	Time of possession	33:36

Other team stats
379	Total yards	298

6.4	Yards per play	4.5

59	Plays	66

50%	Third-down conversion	47%

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Patriots scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Patriots vs Dolphins
Time	Team	Play	NE	MIA
1st quarter
7:34	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 7-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP	0	7
6:07	MIA	Xavien Howard 37-yard interception return TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP	0	14
2nd quarter
11:09	MIA	Jason Sanders 30-yard FG Extends lead	0	17
7:36	NE	Brandon Bolden 15-yard TD runNick Folk XP	7	17
3rd quarter
8:27	NE	Nick Folk 43-yard FG	10	17
4:31	MIA	Duke Johnson 1-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP	10	24
4th quarter
10:55	MIA	Jason Sanders 49-yard FG Extends lead	10	27
6:32	NE	Mac Jones → Brandon Bolden, 18-yard TDNick Folk XP	17	27
2:53	NE	Damien Harris 1-yard TD runNick Folk XP	24	27
0:00	MIA	Dolphins TD Extends lead	24	33

Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Dolphins, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

Brandon BoldenNERB20.6 PTSRB8
Duke JohnsonMIARB19.2 PTSRB10
Damien HarrisNERB17.3 PTSRB14
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR13.7 PTSWR34

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Mac JonesNEQB	10.8	QB26	20/30	261	1	1	3	4	0	91.1	Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB	12.2	QB23	15/22	109	1	0	5	38	0	94.7	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Brandon BoldenNERB	20.6	RB8	RB	7	46	1	2	2	20	1
Duke JohnsonMIARB	19.2	RB10	RB	25	117	1	1	1	5	0
Damien HarrisNERB	17.3	RB14	RB	11	37	1	4	4	36	0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	13.7	WR34	WR	—	—	—	7	5	27	1	Start/Sit →
Hunter HenryNETE	13.6	TE8	TE	—	—	—	6	5	86	0	Start/Sit →
Jakobi MeyersNEWR	8.0	WR55	WR	—	—	—	8	4	70	0	Start/Sit →
Kendrick BourneNEWR	6.2	WR67	WR	1	8	0	4	3	24	0	Start/Sit →
Durham SmytheMIATE	5.2	TE23	TE	—	—	—	2	2	32	0	Start/Sit →
Rhamondre StevensonNERB	4.6	RB56	RB	4	34	0	2	1	2	0	Start/Sit →
Mike GesickiMIATE	4.2	TE29	TE	—	—	—	3	2	22	0	Start/Sit →
Phillip LindsayMIARB	4.0	RB60	RB	11	40	0	—	—	—	—
Myles GaskinMIARB	4.0	RB61	RB	1	-1	0	3	3	11	0
Nelson AgholorNEWR	3.3	WR86	WR	—	—	—	3	1	23	0
DeVante ParkerMIAWR	3.2	WR87	WR	—	—	—	4	2	12	0
Jonnu SmithNETE	0.5	TE52	TE	1	5	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Mack HollinsMIAWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
N'Keal HarryNETE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

New England Patriots

Snap Share

Nelson AgholorWR55 snaps89%
Jakobi MeyersWR52 snaps84%
Hunter HenryTE42 snaps68%
Kendrick BourneWR36 snaps58%
Damien HarrisRB30 snaps48%

Target Share30 targets

Jakobi Meyers27%, 8 targets
Hunter Henry20%, 6 targets
Kendrick Bourne13%, 4 targets
Damien Harris13%, 4 targets
Nelson Agholor10%, 3 targets
Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share27 carries

Damien Harris41%, 11 carries
Brandon Bolden26%, 7 carries
Rhamondre Stevenson15%, 4 carries
Mac Jones11%, 3 carries
Jonnu Smith4%, 1 carries
Other4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

Jaylen WaddleWR61 snaps90%
DeVante ParkerWR49 snaps72%
Durham SmytheTE47 snaps69%
Duke JohnsonRB43 snaps63%
Mike GesickiTE39 snaps57%

Target Share21 targets

Jaylen Waddle33%, 7 targets
DeVante Parker19%, 4 targets
Mike Gesicki14%, 3 targets
Myles Gaskin14%, 3 targets
Durham Smythe10%, 2 targets
Other10%, 2 targets

Carry Share42 carries

Duke Johnson60%, 25 carries
Phillip Lindsay26%, 11 carries
Tua Tagovailoa12%, 5 carries
Myles Gaskin2%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	61	90%	7	33%	0
Nelson AgholorNEWR	55	89%	3	10%	0
Jakobi MeyersNEWR	52	84%	8	27%	0
DeVante ParkerMIAWR	49	72%	4	19%	0
Durham SmytheMIATE	47	69%	2	10%	0
Hunter HenryNETE	42	68%	6	20%	0
Duke JohnsonMIARB	43	63%	1	5%	25
Kendrick BourneNEWR	36	58%	4	13%	1
Mike GesickiMIATE	39	57%	3	14%	0
Adam ShaheenMIATE	33	49%	0	0%	0
Damien HarrisNERB	30	48%	4	13%	11
Brandon BoldenNERB	28	45%	2	7%	7
Jonnu SmithNETE	25	40%	0	0%	1
Albert WilsonMIAWR	24	35%	0	0%	0
Phillip LindsayMIARB	15	22%	0	0%	11
N'Keal HarryNETE	12	19%	1	3%	0
Rhamondre StevensonNERB	9	15%	2	7%	4
Isaiah FordMIAWR	9	13%	0	0%	0
Mack HollinsMIAWR	7	10%	1	5%	0
Myles GaskinMIARB	7	10%	3	14%	1
Cethan CarterMIATE	4	6%	0	0%	0
Gunner OlszewskiNEWR	2	3%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+12.7Brandon Bolden20.6 PTS vs 7.9 xFP
Biggest underperformer−4.5Jakobi Meyers9.0 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
Highest expected volume17.7 xFPDuke Johnson19.2 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Duke JohnsonMIA · RB	19.2	17.7	+1.5	63%	60% car	—	0	25	60%	1	5%
Mac JonesNE · QB	11.8	15.1	−3.3	100%	30 att	—	30	3	11%	0	0%
Damien HarrisNE · RB	17.3	13.8	+3.5	48%	41% car	—	0	11	41%	4	13%
Jakobi MeyersNE · WR	9.0	13.5	−4.5	84%	27% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	27%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB	12.2	12.9	−0.7	100%	22 att	—	22	5	12%	0	0%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR	13.7	11.8	+1.9	90%	33% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	33%
Hunter HenryNE · TE	13.6	10.1	+3.5	68%	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	20%
Brandon BoldenNE · RB	20.6	7.9	+12.7	45%	26% car	—	0	7	26%	2	7%
Kendrick BourneNE · WR	6.2	7.4	−1.2	58%	13% tgt	—	0	1	4%	4	13%
Phillip LindsayMIA · RB	4.0	7.1	−3.1	22%	26% car	—	0	11	26%	0	0%
DeVante ParkerMIA · WR	3.2	6.7	−3.5	72%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	19%
Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB	4.6	5.9	−1.3	15%	15% car	—	0	4	15%	2	7%
Myles GaskinMIA · RB	4.0	5.7	−1.7	10%	14% tgt	—	0	1	2%	3	14%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE	4.2	5.1	−0.9	57%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	14%
Nelson AgholorNE · WR	3.3	5.1	−1.8	89%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE	5.2	3.4	+1.8	69%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	10%
Mack HollinsMIA · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	10%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	5%
N'Keal HarryNE · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	19%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jonnu SmithNE · TE	0.5	0.6	−0.1	40%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%

Team totals: Patriots 30 targets and 27 carries; Dolphins 21 targets and 42 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mac Jones

NE · QB · 11.8 pts on 15.1 expected

20 of 30 passing for 261 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Mac Jones →

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 12.2 pts on 12.9 expected

15 of 22 passing for 109 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 38 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.

No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Damien Harris

NE · RB · 17.3 pts on 13.8 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 36 yards; 11 carries (41% of the team's) for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

A touchdown in 7 of the last 8 games.

Jakobi Meyers

NE · WR · 9.0 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 4 catches for 70 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Fewest points since Week 13.

Start/Sit: Jakobi Meyers →

Duke Johnson

MIA · RB · 19.2 pts on 17.7 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 25 carries (60% of the team's) for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.7 expected.

Season high in carries (25).

Jaylen Waddle Strong role

MIA · WR · 13.7 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (33% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Brandon Bolden Ran hot

NE · RB · 20.6 pts on 7.9 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (26% of the team's) for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Nelson Agholor

NE · WR · 3.3 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New England Patriots

Stock up: Nelson Agholor played 89% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
Stock down: Rhamondre Stevenson played 15% of the snaps, down from a 37% season average.
Stock down: N'Keal Harry played 19% of the snaps, down from a 45% season average.

Miami Dolphins

Stock up: Duke Johnson led the backfield with 63% of the snaps after trailing Myles Gaskin before this game.
Stock down: Myles Gaskin lost the backfield lead: 10% of the snaps to Duke Johnson's 63%.
Stock down: Mack Hollins played 10% of the snaps, down from a 30% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Patriots defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed to	Patriots D	Dolphins D
QBs	13.4	16.2
RBs	21.5	21.3
WRs	28.7	33.1
TEs	6.9	12.0

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 33% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Dolphins win probability

Key Swings

+22Tagovailoa → Waddle, 7-yd TD34% → 55%Q1 7:34
+20Howard 37-yd pick-six56% → 76%Q1 6:07
−17Bolden 15-yd TD run89% → 72%Q2 7:36
+20Johnson 1-yd TD run74% → 94%Q3 4:31
−18Harris 1-yd TD run>99% → 82%Q4 2:53

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Patriots vs Dolphins
New England Patriots	Measure	Miami Dolphins
59	Plays	66
54%	Pass rate	35%
7.7	Yds / dropback	4.5
5.0	Yds / carry	4.5
5/10	Third downs	7/15

Efficiency edge Miami ran 7 more plays than New England.

Top targets
NE Meyers 27% · Henry 20% · Harris 13%
MIA Waddle 33% · Parker 19% · Gesicki 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Patriots vs Dolphins
Result	NE	MIA
Touchdowns	3	2
Field goals	1	2
Punts	3	4
Turnovers	3	0

MIA turnover edge: +3

The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 77-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 19 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
MIA	Q1 15:00	13	77	7:26	Touchdown
NE	Q1 7:34	3	9	1:27	Interception
NE	Q1 6:07	5	18	3:00	Punt
MIA	Q1 3:07	15	77	6:58	Field goal
NE	Q2 11:09	7	74	3:33	Touchdown
MIA	Q2 7:36	3	0	2:10	Punt
NE	Q2 5:26	4	13	1:03	Punt
MIA	Q2 4:23	3	-2	1:01	Punt
NE	Q2 3:22	5	27	2:20	Punt
MIA	Q2 1:02	6	50	1:02	End of half
NE	Q3 15:00	13	50	6:33	Field goal
MIA	Q3 8:27	8	75	3:56	Touchdown
NE	Q3 4:31	6	51	2:06	Fumble
MIA	Q3 2:25	10	45	6:30	Field goal
NE	Q4 10:55	10	75	4:23	Touchdown
MIA	Q4 6:32	3	7	1:43	Punt
NE	Q4 4:49	6	76	1:56	Touchdown
MIA	Q4 2:53	7	28	2:50	Punt
NE	Q4 0:03	1	-2	0:03	Fumble

About these numbers

The Dolphins' interception touchdown is counted as a Patriots interception, not as a Dolphins possession. The Dolphins' fumble touchdown is counted as a Patriots lost fumble, not as a Dolphins possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Patriots vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Patriots and Dolphins first met in 1966 and have played 121 times since. They have been AFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series: 64–57Dolphins lead, 121 meetings since 1966
Postseason: 2–1Patriots won in 1985 and 1997; Dolphins won in 1982
Largest Patriots win: 43–02019
Largest Dolphins win: 52–01972

Since 2021

7–3 Dolphins lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, P = Patriots win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 8 Patriots at Dolphins Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Upcoming
Week 18 Dolphins at Patriots Sun, Jan 10, 2027 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 18 Dolphins at Patriots, 2025 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 4, 2026 NE 38 MIA 10 NE W
2025 Wk 2 Patriots at Dolphins, 2025 Wk 2 recap Sun, Sep 14, 2025 NE 33 MIA 27 NE W
2024 Wk 12 Patriots at Dolphins, 2024 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 24, 2024 MIA 34 NE 15 MIA W
2024 Wk 5 Dolphins at Patriots, 2024 Wk 5 recap Sun, Oct 6, 2024 MIA 15 NE 10 MIA W
2023 Wk 8 Patriots at Dolphins, 2023 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 29, 2023 MIA 31 NE 17 MIA W
2023 Wk 2 Dolphins at Patriots, 2023 Wk 2 recap Sun, Sep 17, 2023 MIA 24 NE 17 MIA W
2022 Wk 17 Dolphins at Patriots, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 NE 23 MIA 21 NE W
2022 Wk 1 Patriots at Dolphins, 2022 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 11, 2022 MIA 20 NE 7 MIA W
2021 Wk 18 Patriots at Dolphins Sun, Jan 9, 2022 MIA 33 NE 24 MIA W
2021 Wk 1 Dolphins at Patriots, 2021 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 12, 2021 MIA 17 NE 16 MIA W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Patriots vs Dolphins
Patriots	Stat	Dolphins
10-7	Record	9-8

27.2	Points per game	20.1

353.4	Yards per game	307.0

5.7	Yards per play	4.8

17.8	Points allowed per game	21.9

310.8	Yards allowed per game	337.5

Patriots vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: NE −6Patriots failed to cover by 15
Total: 41Over: 57 points scored (by 16)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Patriots	23.5	24	+0.5
Dolphins	17.5	33	+15.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Dolphins 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New England Patriots

Against the spread: 10–7
Over/under: 9–8
ATS as favorite: 7–5
ATS as underdog: 3–2
ATS on the road: 5–3

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread: 9–7–1
Over/under: 7–10
ATS as favorite: 4–3
ATS as underdog: 5–4–1
ATS at home: 5–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Patriots vs Dolphins Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Miami and Week 18 in New England. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Patriots vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Patriots vs Dolphins Week 18 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 33–24 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on January 9, 2022. See the Dolphins' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Patriots vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 33, Patriots 24. The Dolphins led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 17, Dolphins 16.

What happened in the Patriots vs Dolphins game?

Miami led 17–7 at halftime and won 33–24, though New England took the second half 17–16. New England outgained the Dolphins 379–298. Brandon Bolden led all players with 2 catches for 20 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Patriots committed 3 turnovers, the Dolphins none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Dolphins?

Brandon Bolden led the game with 20.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB8 of Week 18, on 2 catches for 20 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown. Duke Johnson was next with 19.2 (RB10).

Who led Patriots vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Mac Jones (NE) led all passers with 20 of 30 for 261 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Duke Johnson (MIA) led in rushing with 25 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. Hunter Henry (NE) led in receiving with 5 catches for 86 yards.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Bolden score against the Dolphins?

Brandon Bolden scored 20.6 points in PPR leagues, 19.6 in half-PPR and 18.6 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 20 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Dolphins?

Brandon Bolden outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.6 PPR points on 7.9 xFP (+12.7). Jakobi Meyers fell furthest short, with 9.0 points on 13.5 xFP (−4.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Dolphins beat the Patriots?

The Dolphins beat the Patriots 33–24 because they won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Patriots vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 3–0: the Patriots gave the ball away 3 times and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What is the all-time Patriots vs Dolphins record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 64–57 across 121 meetings since 1966, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Patriots and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on September 12, 2021, when the Dolphins beat the Patriots 17–16.

Have the Patriots and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1997 playoffs. The Patriots are 2–1 against the Dolphins in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Dolphins?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −6, making the New England Patriots 6-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 23.5 points for the Patriots and 17.5 for the Dolphins.

Did Patriots vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 57 points, 16 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins covered as 6-point underdogs against the closing line of Patriots −6. The final margin was 9 points.