Dolphins struggle in second half, fall to Patriots 24-19 in Week 8
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots 24-19 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, dropping their record to 1-6 for the season. Miami had a strong first half, leading 13-3, but could not maintain momentum as their defense faltered and the offense struggled to gain yards. Malik Willis threw for 211 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception for Miami, while Drake Maye completed 80% of his passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns for New England. The Dolphins cannot afford such performances moving forward as they recover from a prior victory over the New York Jets.
- •Dolphins led 13-3 at halftime before losing 24-19.
- •Malik Willis had 211 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- •Drake Maye completed 80% of passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Miami rushed for only 74 yards on 3.2 yards per attempt.
- •Dolphins fall to 1-6, struggling to build on previous success.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis from Dolphins' Week 8 loss to Patriots
"The Miami Dolphins battled the New England Patriots on Sunday, but they lost 24-19. Here's what happened in the game.
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