Game Recap: Dolphins fall to Patriots, 24-19

Miami controlled the first half, but New England rallied after the break.

By Grace O'Donnell · Miami Dolphins

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:37 AM

Key Things to Know

The Miami Dolphins were defeated 24-19 by the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium.
Quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and one interception for Miami in the defeat.
New England quarterback Drake Maye scored both a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown in the second half.

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The Miami Dolphins fell to the New England Patriots, 24-19, on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami took a 13-3 lead into halftime following field goals from Zane Gonzalez and a one-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Malik Willis to wide receiver Malik Washington. Edge rusher Chop Robinson helped anchor the defense early with two sacks on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

New England surged ahead in the second half by scoring on three consecutive possessions, including a touchdown pass and a rushing score from Maye. Although Willis later threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Coleman Jr. to cut the deficit, the Patriots held on for the win.

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