New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins: Nov 1, 2026

Updated
Week 8
New England PatriotsPatriots
4-3 · Away
4:25 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Miami DolphinsDolphins
1-5 · Home

Patriots vs Dolphins kicks off at 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.

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

Date & time
Sunday, November 1, 20264:25 PM ET / 1:25 PM PT
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TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens
Week
NFL Week 8All Week 8 games

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Patriots vs Dolphins Preview

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

The Patriots score 22.9 points a game and allow 20.4; the Dolphins score 16.3 and allow 26.2. The Patriots are 1-3 away from home, and the Dolphins are 0-2 at home. The Patriots come in with 10 days of rest to the Dolphins's 7. 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.

Patriots vs Dolphins: Tale of the Tape

PatriotsAFC East division gameDolphins
4-3
Record
1-5
AFC #8
Playoff seed
AFC #14
22.9
Points per game
16.3
20.4
Points allowed
26.2
+2.4
Point differential
-9.8
1-3
Road / home record
0-2
2-0
Division record
1-0
L1
Streak
W1
10 days
Rest
7 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 ReserveOct 23, 2026
Darrell Baker Jr.DolphinsCBPhysically Unable To PerformOct 23, 2026
De'Von AchaneDolphinsRBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Kyle LouisDolphinsSAFQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Reese TaylorDolphinsCBOutQuadOct 23, 2026
Rene KongaDolphinsDLInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Rob Beal Jr.DolphinsDEDoubtfulHamstringOct 23, 2026
Ronnie Harrison Jr.DolphinsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Trey MooreDolphinsDEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Willie Gay Jr.DolphinsLBQuestionableIllnessOct 23, 2026
Alijah Vera-TuckerPatriotsGInjured ReserveOct 23, 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 ReserveOct 23, 2026
Greg Van RotenPatriotsOLInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Harold Landry IIIPatriotsLBPhysically Unable To PerformOct 23, 2026
Julian HillPatriotsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Karon PruntyPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Kevin Byard IIIPatriotsSAFQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Khalil JacobsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Mack HollinsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Marcus BryantPatriotsTInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Mike OnwenuPatriotsOLInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Morgan MosesPatriotsOTQuestionableFootOct 21, 2026
Myles MontgomeryPatriotsRBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Quintayvious HutchinsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Reggie GilliamPatriotsFBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Romeo DoubsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 25. 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.

Patriots vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

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

Patriots last 5

Dolphins last 5

Previous meetings

Patriots vs Dolphins All-Time Head-to-Head

Patriots 5359 Dolphins

The Dolphins lead 59-53 in 112 meetings on record since 1971. Playoffs: Patriots 2, Dolphins 1.

DateScoreWinner
Jan 4, 2026Dolphins 10, Patriots 38Patriots
Sep 14, 2025Patriots 33, Dolphins 27Patriots
Nov 24, 2024Patriots 15, Dolphins 34Dolphins
Oct 6, 2024Dolphins 15, Patriots 10Dolphins
Oct 29, 2023Patriots 17, Dolphins 31Dolphins
Sep 17, 2023Dolphins 24, Patriots 17Dolphins
Jan 1, 2023Dolphins 21, Patriots 23Patriots
Sep 11, 2022Patriots 7, Dolphins 20Dolphins
Jan 9, 2022Patriots 24, Dolphins 33Dolphins
Sep 12, 2021Dolphins 17, Patriots 16Dolphins

Regular season and playoffs, from the games in our data feed; older meetings are not included.

Patriots vs Dolphins Key Players

Patriots logoPatriots

Dolphins logoDolphins

Season leaders, regular season.

More NFL Games on Nov 1, 2026

This Patriots vs Dolphins page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Patriots host the Packers Nov 8; Dolphins host the Lions Nov 8.

Patriots vs Dolphins FAQs

What time does Patriots vs Dolphins start?

The New England Patriots play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT).

What is the all-time record between the Patriots and Dolphins?

The Dolphins lead 59-53 in 112 meetings on record since 1971. Playoffs: Patriots 2, Dolphins 1.

What are the Patriots and Dolphins records?

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

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

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

Is Patriots vs Dolphins 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 Patriots vs Dolphins?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 25: 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 Patriots vs Dolphins go last season?

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

Who won the last Patriots vs Dolphins game?

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