Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots: Jan 10, 2027

Updated
Week 18
Miami DolphinsDolphins
1-5 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 10, 2027
New England PatriotsPatriots
4-3 · Home

Dolphins vs Patriots kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.

How to Watch Dolphins vs Patriots: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, January 10, 20271:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Gillette StadiumFoxborough
Week
NFL Week 18All Week 18 games

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Dolphins vs Patriots Preview

The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven.

The Dolphins score 16.3 points a game and allow 26.2; the Patriots score 22.9 and allow 20.4. The Dolphins are 1-3 away from home, and the Patriots are 3-0 at home. As an AFC East game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Jan 4, 2026, ended Dolphins @ Patriots 10-38.

Dolphins vs Patriots: Tale of the Tape

DolphinsAFC East division gamePatriots
1-5
Record
4-3
AFC #14
Playoff seed
AFC #8
16.3
Points per game
22.9
26.2
Points allowed
20.4
-9.8
Point differential
+2.4
1-3
Road / home record
3-0
1-0
Division record
2-0
W1
Streak
L1
7 days
Rest
8 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Cole TurnerDolphinsTEInjured ReserveAug 27, 2026
Darrell Baker Jr.DolphinsCBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 23, 2026
De'Von AchaneDolphinsRBInjured ReserveSep 28, 2026
Kyle LouisDolphinsSAFQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Reese TaylorDolphinsCBOutQuadOct 23, 2026
Rene KongaDolphinsDLInjured ReserveAug 5, 2026
Rob Beal Jr.DolphinsDEDoubtfulHamstringOct 23, 2026
Ronnie Harrison Jr.DolphinsLBInjured ReserveSep 19, 2026
Trey MooreDolphinsDEInjured ReserveSep 10, 2026
Willie Gay Jr.DolphinsLBQuestionableIllnessOct 23, 2026
Alijah Vera-TuckerPatriotsGInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
Ben BrownPatriotsCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
Bryce BaringerPatriotsPInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Carlton Davis IIIPatriotsCBOutNeckOct 21, 2026
Channing CanadaPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Christian EllissPatriotsLBQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Christian GonzalezPatriotsCBQuestionableIllnessOct 22, 2026
Craig WoodsonPatriotsSAFQuestionableShoulderOct 21, 2026
Dell PettusPatriotsSAFInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Greg Van RotenPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Harold Landry IIIPatriotsLBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 21, 2026
Julian HillPatriotsTEInjured ReserveJun 1, 2026
Karon PruntyPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Kevin Byard IIIPatriotsSAFQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Khalil JacobsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Mack HollinsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Marcus BryantPatriotsTInjured ReserveSep 8, 2026
Mike OnwenuPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Morgan MosesPatriotsOTQuestionableFootOct 21, 2026
Myles MontgomeryPatriotsRBInjured ReserveOct 27, 2026
Quintayvious HutchinsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Reggie GilliamPatriotsFBInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Romeo DoubsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line
8Patriots4-3Out
9Ravens4-3Out
10Raiders3-4Out
12Colts2-5Out
13Texans2-5Out
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out
16Chargers0-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Dolphins vs Patriots Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesPatriots 2-0

Dolphins last 5

Patriots last 5

Previous meetings

Dolphins vs Patriots Key Players

Dolphins logoDolphins

Patriots logoPatriots

Season leaders, regular season.

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Dolphins vs Patriots FAQs

What time does Dolphins vs Patriots start?

The Miami Dolphins play the New England Patriots on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What are the Dolphins and Patriots records?

Going into this game the Dolphins were 1-5 and the Patriots were 4-3 this season.

Where do the Dolphins and Patriots stand in the playoff race?

The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Dolphins vs Patriots a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the AFC East, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Dolphins vs Patriots?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Cole Turner (Dolphins, injured reserve); Darrell Baker Jr. (Dolphins, physically unable to perform); De'Von Achane (Dolphins, injured reserve); Kyle Louis (Dolphins, questionable, knee); Reese Taylor (Dolphins, out, quad); Rene Konga (Dolphins, injured reserve).

How did Dolphins vs Patriots go last season?

The Patriots won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025.

Who won the last Dolphins vs Patriots game?

The Patriots beat the Dolphins 38-10 on Jan 4, 2026 at home.

Where is Dolphins vs Patriots being played?

At Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, the home stadium of the New England Patriots.