Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots, Week 18 2025
Miami Dolphins
Away
10
New England Patriots
HomeWon
38
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Patriots | 14 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
MIA 10NE 38 Final
Passing leader
15.7PPR pts
14/18, 191 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
35.3PPR pts
7 ATT, 131 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 22 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Dolphins leader
11.8PPR pts
3 REC, 6 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jaylinn Hawkins
1 INT, 2 TKL
Patriots 38, Dolphins 10: New England leads from start to finish
New England led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Miami 21–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Patriots finished with a 457–180 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Dolphins went 5-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Patriots finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +4.9 yards/play NE 8.2 · MIA 3.3
- +2 turnover margin NE 0 turnovers
- +277 total yards NE 457 · MIA 180
Game Highlights
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Why the Patriots Won
New England won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Dolphins | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | Yards per play | 8.2 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 180 | Total yards | 457 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 54 | Plays | 56 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 29:11 | Time of possession | 30:49 |
Scoring Summary
The Patriots scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Dolphins scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIA | NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 13:14 | NE | TreVeyon Henderson 5-yard TD run Takes leadAndy Borregales XP | 0 | 7 |
| 0:55 | NE | Rhamondre Stevenson 2-yard TD run Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:14 | MIA | Quinn Ewers → Malik Washington, 2-yard TDRiley Patterson XP | 7 | 14 |
| 0:28 | MIA | Riley Patterson 52-yard FG | 10 | 14 |
| 0:00 | NE | Andy Borregales 59-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:30 | NE | Drake Maye → Rhamondre Stevenson, 15-yard TD Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 10 | 24 |
| 2:18 | NE | Rhamondre Stevenson 35-yard TD run Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 10 | 31 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:39 | NE | TreVeyon Henderson 2-yard TD run Extends leadAndy Borregales XP | 10 | 38 |
Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Patriots, Week 18 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Rhamondre Stevenson35.3 PTSRB1
- TreVeyon Henderson17.3 PTSRB11
- Drake Maye15.7 PTSQB16
- Malik Washington11.8 PTSWR19
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | 15.7 | QB16 | 14/18 | 191 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 129.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Quinn Ewers | 9.4 | QB21 | 16/23 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 81.3 | Start/Sit → |
| Joshua Dobbs | 0.9 | QB35 | 3/4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 88.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Wilson | 0.0 | — | 0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 39.6 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 35.3 | RB1 | RB | 7 | 131 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 17.3 | RB11 | RB | 13 | 53 | 2 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Malik Washington | 11.8 | WR19 | WR | 2 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Hunter Henry | 10.6 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Theo Wease | 7.4 | WR43 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 44 | 0 | |
| Stefon Diggs | 7.3 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 43 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Greg Dulcich | 6.1 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DeMario Douglas | 4.9 | WR58 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tahj Washington | 4.6 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | |
| Efton Chism | 4.5 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | |
| Kayshon Boutte | 4.4 | WR63 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jaylen Wright | 4.0 | RB56 | RB | 13 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ollie Gordon | 2.1 | RB67 | RB | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Julian Hill | 1.8 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Austin Hooper | 1.5 | TE55 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| D'Ernest Johnson | 1.3 | RB73 | RB | 5 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jack Westover | 1.0 | TE61 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kyle Williams | 0.5 | WR107 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Cedrick Wilson | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
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+27.4Rhamondre Stevenson35.3 PTS vs 7.9 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.8Jaylen Wright4.0 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume11.8 xFPJaylen Wright4.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen WrightMIA · RB | 4.0 | 11.8 | −7.8 | — | 52% car | — | 0 | 13 | 52% | 2 | 8% |
| Drake MayeNE · QB | 15.7 | 11.2 | +4.5 | — | 18 att | — | 18 | 5 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Quinn EwersMIA · QB | 9.4 | 10.9 | −1.5 | — | 23 att | — | 23 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 10.6 | 8.5 | +2.1 | — | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 25% |
| Theo Wease Jr.MIA · WR | 7.4 | 8.5 | −1.1 | — | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 21% |
| TreVeyon HendersonNE · RB | 17.3 | 8.4 | +8.9 | — | 38% car | — | 0 | 13 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Malik WashingtonMIA · WR | 11.8 | 8.1 | +3.7 | — | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 4 | 17% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 35.3 | 7.9 | +27.4 | — | 21% car | — | 0 | 7 | 21% | 2 | 10% |
| Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB | 2.1 | 7.5 | −5.4 | — | 36% car | — | 0 | 9 | 36% | 1 | 4% |
| Greg DulcichMIA · TE | 6.1 | 6.8 | −0.7 | — | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% |
| Kayshon BoutteNE · WR | 4.4 | 6.8 | −2.4 | — | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 20% |
| DeMario DouglasNE · WR | 4.9 | 5.1 | −0.2 | — | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 15% |
| Stefon DiggsNE · WR | 7.3 | 5.1 | +2.2 | — | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 15% |
| Tahj WashingtonMIA · WR | 4.6 | 5.1 | −0.5 | — | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% |
| Joshua DobbsNE · QB | 0.9 | 3.7 | −2.8 | — | 4 att | — | 4 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Alec IngoldMIA · RB | 1.3 | 3.4 | −2.1 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr.MIA · WR | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| D'Ernest JohnsonNE · RB | 1.3 | 3.2 | −1.9 | — | 15% car | — | 0 | 5 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Austin HooperNE · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Efton Chism IIINE · WR | 4.5 | 1.7 | +2.8 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Jack WestoverNE · TE | 1.0 | 1.7 | −0.7 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Julian HillMIA · TE | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Zach WilsonMIA · QB | 0.0 | 0.9 | −0.9 | — | 2 att | — | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Kyle WilliamsNE · — | 0.5 | 0.6 | −0.1 | — | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Dolphins 24 targets and 25 carries; Patriots 20 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Quinn Ewers
16 of 23 passing for 137 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 9 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.9 expected.
Drake Maye
14 of 18 passing for 191 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 41 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.2 expected.
Fewest points since Week 11.
Jaylen Wright Unlucky
2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 13 carries (52% of the team's) for 23 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Theo Wease Jr.
5 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 44 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Hunter Henry
5 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
TreVeyon Henderson Ran hot
13 carries (38% of the team's) for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Rhamondre Stevenson Ran hot
2 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (21% of the team's) for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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.
Ollie Gordon II Unlucky
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 9 carries (36% of the team's) for 9 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Best score since Week 14.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Dolphins D | Patriots D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.4 | 15.2 |
| RBs | 24.8 | 19.0 |
| WRs | 29.2 | 28.6 |
| TEs | 16.3 | 13.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New England opened at 86% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.
Patriots win probability
Key Swings
- +9Henderson 5-yd TD run86% → 94%Q1 13:14
- +5Stevenson 2-yd TD run94% → 98%Q1 0:55
- −5Ewers → Washington, 2-yd TD98% → 93%Q2 10:14
- −5Patterson 52-yd FG93% → 88%Q2 0:28
- +6Maye → Stevenson, 15-yd TD93% → 99%Q3 7:30
Swing in Patriots win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Miami Dolphins | Measure | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Plays | 56 |
| 54% | Pass rate | 39% |
| 4.0 | Yds / dropback | 9.7 |
| 2.5 | Yds / carry | 7.1 |
| 5/13 | Third downs | 5/10 |
Efficiency edge New England ran 2 more plays and gained 5.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIA Wease 21% · Dulcich 17% · Washington 17%
- NE Henry 25% · Boutte 20% · Douglas 15%
Possession Results
| Result | MIA | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 5 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
NE turnover edge: +2
- The Patriots opened the scoring on their first possession, a 3-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Patriots scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 70 | 1:46 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q1 13:14 | 12 | 57 | 7:24 | Downs |
| NE | Q1 5:50 | 9 | 92 | 4:55 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q1 0:55 | 10 | 65 | 5:41 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q2 10:14 | 3 | 0 | 0:34 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 9:40 | 3 | 8 | 2:07 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 7:33 | 4 | 9 | 2:31 | Downs |
| MIA | Q2 5:02 | 1 | -8 | 0:35 | Fumble |
| NE | Q2 4:27 | 6 | 17 | 2:56 | Missed FG |
| MIA | Q2 1:31 | 4 | 6 | 1:03 | Field goal |
| NE | Q2 0:28 | 4 | 27 | 0:28 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 52 | 3:22 | Interception |
| NE | Q3 11:38 | 7 | 80 | 4:08 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 7:30 | 6 | 6 | 3:06 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 4:24 | 4 | 63 | 2:06 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 2:18 | 3 | -1 | 1:39 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 0:39 | 5 | 51 | 3:00 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 12:39 | 3 | -9 | 1:38 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 11:01 | 3 | 3 | 1:35 | Punt |
| MIA | Q4 9:26 | 4 | 15 | 1:39 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 7:47 | 3 | 9 | 2:02 | Punt |
| MIA | Q4 5:45 | 3 | 1 | 0:57 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 4:48 | 7 | 39 | 4:48 | End of game |
About these numbers
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.
Dolphins vs Patriots Head-to-Head
The Dolphins and Patriots 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 Dolphins win
- 52–01972
- Largest Patriots win
- 43–02019
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 Upcoming
- Week 18 Dolphins at Patriots Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 18 Dolphins at Patriots NE 38 MIA 10 NE W
- 2025 Wk 2 Patriots at Dolphins, 2025 Wk 2 recap NE 33 MIA 27 NE W
- 2024 Wk 12 Patriots at Dolphins, 2024 Wk 12 recap MIA 34 NE 15 MIA W
- 2024 Wk 5 Dolphins at Patriots, 2024 Wk 5 recap MIA 15 NE 10 MIA W
- 2023 Wk 8 Patriots at Dolphins, 2023 Wk 8 recap MIA 31 NE 17 MIA W
- 2023 Wk 2 Dolphins at Patriots, 2023 Wk 2 recap MIA 24 NE 17 MIA W
- 2022 Wk 17 Dolphins at Patriots, 2022 Wk 17 recap NE 23 MIA 21 NE W
- 2022 Wk 1 Patriots at Dolphins, 2022 Wk 1 recap MIA 20 NE 7 MIA W
- 2021 Wk 18 Patriots at Dolphins, 2021 Wk 18 recap MIA 33 NE 24 MIA W
- 2021 Wk 1 Dolphins at Patriots, 2021 Wk 1 recap MIA 17 NE 16 MIA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Dolphins | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 14-3 |
| 20.4 | Points per game | 28.8 |
| 300.7 | Yards per game | 379.4 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 6.2 |
| 24.9 | Points allowed per game | 18.8 |
| 348.8 | Yards allowed per game | 295.2 |
Dolphins vs Patriots Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- NE −14.5Patriots covered by 13.5
- Total
- 43.5Over: 48 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 29.0 | 38 | +9.0 |
| Dolphins | 14.5 | 10 | −4.5 |
The Patriots beat their implied total and the Dolphins fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Dolphins 4–1 ATS, overs 3–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 3–3
- Over/under
- 3–3
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–3
- ATS on the road
- 1–2
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 4–1
- Over/under
- 5–0
- ATS as favorite
- 3–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS at home
- 2–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Dolphins vs Patriots 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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- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Dolphins vs Patriots Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Dolphins vs Patriots Week 18 game?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 38–10 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on January 4, 2026. See the Patriots' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Dolphins vs Patriots?
The final score was Patriots 38, Dolphins 10. The Patriots led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 0, Patriots 21.
What happened in the Dolphins vs Patriots game?
New England led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Miami 21–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Patriots finished with a 457–180 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play. Rhamondre Stevenson led all players with 2 catches for 22 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 131 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Dolphins committed 2 turnovers, the Patriots none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Patriots?
Rhamondre Stevenson led the game with 35.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 18, on 2 catches for 22 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 131 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. TreVeyon Henderson was next with 17.3 (RB11). See Rhamondre Stevenson's 2025 game log.
Who led Dolphins vs Patriots in passing, rushing and receiving?
Drake Maye (NE) led all passers with 14 of 18 for 191 yards and a touchdown. Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) led in rushing with 7 carries for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns. Hunter Henry (NE) led in receiving with 5 catches for 56 yards.
How many fantasy points did Rhamondre Stevenson score against the Dolphins?
Rhamondre Stevenson scored 35.3 points in PPR leagues, 34.3 in half-PPR and 33.3 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 18 of the 2025 season, on 2 catches for 22 yards and a touchdown, plus 7 carries for 131 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Patriots?
Rhamondre Stevenson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.3 PPR points on 7.9 xFP (+27.4). Jaylen Wright fell furthest short, with 4.0 points on 11.8 xFP (−7.8). 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 Patriots beat the Dolphins?
The Patriots beat the Dolphins 38–10 because they averaged 8.2 yards per play to 3.3, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 457–180.
Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Patriots?
The Patriots won the turnover battle 2–0: the Dolphins gave the ball away 2 times and the Patriots not at all. The Patriots won the game.
What is the all-time Dolphins vs Patriots 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 Dolphins and Patriots last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on September 14, 2025, when the Patriots beat the Dolphins 33–27.
Have the Dolphins and Patriots met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1997 playoffs. The Dolphins are 1–2 against the Patriots in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Patriots?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −14.5, making the New England Patriots 14.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 29.0 points for the Patriots and 14.5 for the Dolphins.
Did Dolphins vs Patriots go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 48 points, 4.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Patriots?
The Patriots covered by 13.5 against the closing line of Patriots −14.5. The final margin was 28 points.