The New England Patriots (5-3) overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Miami Dolphins (1-6) 24-19 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 1, 2026, as Drake Maye accounted for three second-half touchdowns and New England’s defense recorded five sacks to complete the comeback.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 24 |
| MIA | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
New England looked headed for another disappointing afternoon in Miami before Drake Maye took over after halftime. Playing without A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins, the Patriots struggled early, losing an Efton Chism fumble and missing a field goal before falling behind 13-3. Maye had just 53 passing yards at halftime, but finally broke through with a 43-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams that was initially ruled incomplete before Mike Vrabel successfully challenged. Maye then fooled Miami’s defense with a fake pitch and scored from two yards out to give New England a 17-13 lead. Kevin Byard’s interception, which bounced off DaQuan Jones’ helmet, set up a 48-yard touchdown to DeMario Douglas that stretched the lead to 24-13. Maye finished 16-of-20 for 199 yards, two passing touchdowns and a rushing score, recording his fifth straight game with at least three total touchdowns. Douglas caught three passes for 76 yards, while Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 82. The comeback was even more impressive after tight end Hunter Henry exited with a foot injury.
Miami had opportunities to secure consecutive wins for the first time this season but couldn’t finish. Malik Willis completed 21 of 32 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns, finding Malik Washington for a one-yard score before halftime and rookie Kevin Coleman Jr. for a 35-yard touchdown with 2:04 remaining. Coleman finished with 46 receiving yards, while Caleb Douglas and Greg Dulcich contributed 43 each. Ollie Gordon II rushed for 69 yards, but Miami managed just 74 rushing yards as a team. New England’s pass rush recorded five sacks, including 1.5 apiece from Cory Durden and Gabe Jacas. Miami’s defense deserves credit for its strong first half, with Chop Robinson recording two sacks and rookie Jacob Rodriguez forcing Chism’s fumble. However, Gordon’s costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty stalled a third-quarter possession, and Zane Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field goal in the fourth. After Coleman’s late touchdown, Miami failed its two-point conversion, and Stevenson recovered the onside kick to seal the victory. The Dolphins fell to 1-6, wasting a 10-point halftime lead against a short-handed Patriots offense.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 24 | 19 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 313 | 269 |
| Passing Yards | 182 | 195 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 74 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 60 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Third Downs | 6-14 | 7-14 |
| Third-Down % | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 3 | 5 |
| Penalties | 7 | 6 |
| Penalty Yards | 46 | 50 |
| Time of Possession | 31:57 | 28:03 |
Passing
New England Patriots
- Drake Maye — 16/20, 80.0%, 199 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT, 10.0 YPA, 3 SACK, 141.5 RTG, 72.2 QBR
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Willis — 21/32, 65.6%, 211 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 6.6 YPA, 5 SACK, 92.1 RTG, 67.1 QBR
Rushing
New England Patriots
- Rhamondre Stevenson — 19 CAR, 82 YDS, 4.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
- Corey Kiner — 7 CAR, 38 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 20
Miami Dolphins
- Ollie Gordon II — 19 CAR, 69 YDS, 3.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Jaylen Wright — 2 CAR, 5 YDS, 2.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 3
Receiving
New England Patriots
- DeMario Douglas — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 76 YDS, 25.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 48
- Kyle Williams — 1 REC, 1 TGT, 43 YDS, 43.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 43
- Efton Chism III — 5 REC, 5 TGT, 37 YDS, 7.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
- Hunter Henry — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 30 YDS, 10.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 20
- Rhamondre Stevenson — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 8 YDS, 2.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 4
Miami Dolphins
- Kevin Coleman Jr. — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 46 YDS, 15.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 35
- Caleb Douglas — 4 REC, 6 TGT, 43 YDS, 10.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 18
- Greg Dulcich — 4 REC, 6 TGT, 43 YDS, 10.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 19
- Malik Washington — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 40 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 23
- Chris Bell — 4 REC, 5 TGT, 31 YDS, 7.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9:10 | New England Patriots | Andy Borregales 34-yard field goal | NE 3, MIA 0 |
| Q1 | 3:39 | Miami Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez 31-yard field goal | NE 3, MIA 3 |
| Q2 | 9:27 | Miami Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez 52-yard field goal | NE 3, MIA 6 |
| Q2 | 0:08 | Miami Dolphins | Malik Washington 1-yard pass from Malik Willis (Zane Gonzalez kick) | NE 3, MIA 13 |
| Q3 | 9:23 | New England Patriots | Kyle Williams 43-yard pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales kick) | NE 10, MIA 13 |
| Q3 | 0:59 | New England Patriots | Drake Maye 2-yard run (Andy Borregales kick) | NE 17, MIA 13 |
| Q4 | 12:39 | New England Patriots | DeMario Douglas 48-yard pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales kick) | NE 24, MIA 13 |
| Q4 | 2:04 | Miami Dolphins | Kevin Coleman Jr. 35-yard pass from Malik Willis (two-point pass failed) | NE 24, MIA 19 |
Defense
New England Patriots
- Cory Durden — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1.5 SACK, 3 QBH
- Christian Elliss — 9 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Kevin Byard — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Gabe Jacas — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1.5 SACK, 2 QBH
- Carlton Davis III — 9 TOT, 7 SOLO
- Robert Spillane — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO, 2 PD
- Craig Woodson — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Marcus Jones — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Elijah Ponder — 1 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Dre’Mont Jones — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO
Miami Dolphins
- Chop Robinson — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 2 SACK, 2 QBH
- Josh Uche — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Jordyn Brooks — 11 TOT, 6 SOLO
- Michael Taaffe — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL
- JuJu Brents — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 FR
- Jacob Rodriguez — 8 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Zach Sieler — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Jordan Phillips — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Dante Trader Jr. — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Chris Johnson — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
Kick Returns
New England Patriots
Not available.
Miami Dolphins
- Jaylen Wright — 5 KR, 142 YDS, 28.4 AVG, LONG 43, 0 TD
Punt Returns
New England Patriots
- Marcus Jones — 3 PR, 35 YDS, 11.7 AVG, LONG 26, 0 TD
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Washington — 1 PR, 14 YDS, 14.0 AVG, LONG 14, 0 TD
