Two AFC East teams collide as the 1-0 Miami Dolphins take on the 0-1 New England Patriots on Sunday under the lights with kickoff scheduled for 8:20PM ET at in . They most recently dueled with the Patriots upending the Dolphins 23-21 on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
The Dolphins have won their last 2 games, they have also lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Patriots have lost their last 2 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
The Dolphins are 2.5 point favorites in the odds market. The over/under is set at 46.0. The Dolphins are 7-3-0 against the spread. And Patriots are 3-7-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Dolphins are anchored by Tua Tagovailoa who has thrown for 466 yards, 3 td passes with 1 picks this year. Tyreek Hill has 11 receptions for 215 yards and 2 TDs.
The Patriots are anchored by Mac Jones who has thrown for 316 yards, 3 td passes with 1 interceptions this season. Rhamondre Stevenson has 6 receptions for 64 yards and 0 TDs.
The Dolphins lead the AFC East while the Patriots are in 3rd in the AFC East.
Tua Tagovailoa is 4-0 as a starter against the Patriots. Mac Jones is 1-3 against the Dolphins as a starter. The Patriots are 3-7 in their recent night games.
The Dolphins are among the tops in team offense currently in the league. These competitors are ranked among the the lowest defensively.
The Dolphins enter off a victory against the Los Angeles Chargers 36-34; the Patriots enter the contest following a setback to the Philadelphia Eagles 25-20.
Next week the Dolphins welcome the the Denver Broncos. The Patriots visit the New York Jets.
Game Details
• Matchup: Miami Dolphins (MIA) at New England Patriots (NE)
• Date: September 17, 2023
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: Gillette Stadium
• TV: NBC
• Gillette Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 60F; 73% humidity; wind: SSW 4 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | NE | MIA | NE | ||
| Record | 1-0 | 0-1 | 5-5 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 0-0 | 0-1 | 3-1 | 3-3 | |
| Away Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 36.0 | 20.0 | 25.5 | 20.7 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 34.0 | 25.0 | 24.1 | 20.9 | |
| Point Differential | +2 | -5 | +14 | -2 | |
| Yards/Game | 536.0 | 382.0 | 368.8 | 305.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 433.0 | 251.0 | 327.4 | 292.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 466.0 | 306.0 | 239.0 | 197.8 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 200.0 | 154.0 | 192.2 | 179.2 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 70.0 | 76.0 | 96.5 | 82.7 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 233.0 | 97.0 | 110.3 | 79.6 | |
| First Downs/Game | 30.0 | 24.0 | 18.5 | 15.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 30.0 | 17.0 | 19.2 | 15.9 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 44.4 | 33.3 | 34.0 | 30.3 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 60.0 | 30.8 | 43.8 | 37.8 | |
| Turnover Margin | -2 | -1 | -6 | +6 | |
| Total Games | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
Miami Dolphins 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Tua Tagovailoa | 28-45 | 466 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Raheem Mostert | 10 | 37 | 1 | 12 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Tyreek Hill | 11 | 215 | 2 | 47 |
New England Patriots 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Mac Jones | 35-54 | 316 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Ezekiel Elliott | 7 | 29 | 0 | 11 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Kendrick Bourne | 6 | 64 | 2 | 19 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01-Jan-23 | 1:00PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Miami Dolphins | 23-21 |
| Sun 11-Sep-22 | 1:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. New England Patriots | 20-7 |
| Sun 09-Jan-22 | 1:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. New England Patriots | 33-24 |
| Sun 12-Sep-21 | 4:25PM | Miami Dolphins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 17-16 |
| Sun 20-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. New England Patriots | 22-12 |
| Sun 13-Sep-20 | 1:00PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Miami Dolphins | 21-11 |
| Sun 29-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | Miami Dolphins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 27-24 |
| Sun 15-Sep-19 | 1:00PM | New England Patriots d. MIAMI DOLPHINS | 43-0 |
| Sun 09-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. New England Patriots | 34-33 |
| Sun 30-Sep-18 | 1:00PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Miami Dolphins | 38-7 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIA | NE | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 3-2 |
| Away Record | 2-3 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | 736-1123 | 65.5% | 8,481 | 55 | 24 | 61 | 0-0 (0) |
| Mac Jones | 675-1017 | 66.4% | 7,114 | 39 | 25 | 64 | 0-1 (1) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Tua Tagovailoa W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Tua Tagovailoa last 20 games vs. New England Patriots: 4-0
• Mac Jones W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
• Mac Jones last 20 games vs. Miami Dolphins: 1-3
Player Trends
• Tua Tagovailoa has 10 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Tua Tagovailoa has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Mac Jones has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Mac Jones has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Miami Dolphins are 5-5
• Recently, the Miami Dolphins are 3-5 on the road at night
• Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is 3-4 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the New England Patriots are 3-7
• Recently, the New England Patriots are 2-0 at home at night
• New England Patriots QB Mac Jones is 3-6 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Miami Dolphins: Terron Armstead (OT) Leg – Questionable; Jaelan Phillips (LB) Back – Questionable; Elijah Campbell (S) Knee – Questionable; Julian Hill (TE) Ankle – Questionable; Kelvin Joseph (CB) Personal – Out
New England Patriots: Trent Brown (OT) Concussion – Questionable; Mike Onwenu (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Cole Strange (OG) Knee – Questionable; Jonathan Jones (CB) Ankle – Questionable; DeVante Parker (WR) Knee – Questionable; Sidy Sow (OG) Concussion – Questionable; Sidy Sow (OG) Concussion – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Miami Dolphins
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 46.0
Betting Trends
| Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-1-0 | 0-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 7-3-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 6-4-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Miami Dolphins: +1600
• New England Patriots: +7000
Dolphins vs. Patriots Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Miami Dolphins d. New England Patriots 25-21
• GFA Model: Miami Dolphins d. New England Patriots 30-27