Game Recap
In a January post-season elimination game, the Patriots authored a 31-14 win against the Dolphins. Patriots coasted to the win thanks to a strong start.
The Patriots were led by Tony Eason who threw for 3 touchdowns, 0 INTs. Craig James had 105 rushing yards.
For the Dolphins, Dan Marino finished with 248 yards passing, 2 TDs. Tony Nathan had 1 touchdown.
The Patriots registered 326 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Dolphins registered 302 total yards, 18 first downs, 6 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 31-14
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 1986
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 326, Turnovers: 2
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 302, Turnovers: 6
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NWE |
3 |
14 |
7 |
7 |
31 |
| MIA |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Marino | MIA | 20-48 | 248 | 2 | 2 | 29 | |
| Tony Eason | NWE | 10-12 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 18 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Craig James | NWE | 22 | 105 | 0 | 13 | |
| Robert Weathers | NWE | 16 | 87 | 0 | 45 | |
| Tony Collins | NWE | 12 | 61 | 0 | 14 | |
| Joe Carter | MIA | 6 | 56 | 0 | 19 | |
| Mosi Tatupu | NWE | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | |
| Ron Davenport | MIA | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 5 | 57 | 1 | 20 | |
| Bruce Hardy | MIA | 3 | 52 | 0 | 29 | |
| Mark Duper | MIA | 3 | 45 | 0 | 18 | |
| Mark Clayton | MIA | 3 | 41 | 0 | 16 | |
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 2 | 30 | 0 | 18 | |
| Ron Davenport | MIA | 3 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Derrick Ramsey | NWE | 3 | 18 | 1 | 15 | |
| Tony Collins | NWE | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 13 | 68 | 0 | | |
| NWE | 59 | 255 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 20-48 | 248 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| NWE | 10-12 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 61 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 12 mph
- Time of Game:
