Patriots rally to defeat Dolphins 24-19 at Hard Rock Stadium
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The New England Patriots overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on November 1, 2026. Miami started strong, leading 13-3 at halftime, but the Patriots scored 21 unanswered points in the second half. Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis completed 21 of 32 passes for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns but struggled as New England controlled the second half. The Dolphins now sit at 1-6, while the Patriots improve to 5-3. Miami is set to host the Detroit Lions on November 8.
- •Dolphins scored 13 points before halftime but managed only 6 in the second half.
- •Jacobs Rodriguez forced a critical fumble in the first quarter for the Dolphins.
- •Malik Willis threw two touchdowns but was under constant pressure from the Patriots' defense.
- •Zane Gonzalez missed a crucial 43-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter.
- •Miami has lost five of seven games in the third quarter this season.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — 10 takeaways from Patriots 24-19 win over Dolphins
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots vs Dolphins final score, immediate reactions, winners and losers as Miami falls to division rivals
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots 5 instant takeaways
"It was a rough start for the Patriots, but they came out on top over the Dolphins on Sunday. Here are 10 takeaways from the game.
"Miami allowed 21 unanswered points in the second half as the Patriots rallied to win at Hard Rock Stadium.
"After strong first half by Miami, Patriots dominate Dolphins during final two quarters of play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 1:50 AM10 takeaways from Patriots 24-19 win over Dolphins
It was a rough start for the Patriots, but they came out on top over the Dolphins on Sunday. Here are 10 takeaways from the game.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 12:30 AMPatriots vs Dolphins final score, immediate reactions, winners and losers as Miami falls to division rivals
After strong first half by Miami, Patriots dominate Dolphins during final two quarters of play.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 12:28 AMMiami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots 5 instant takeaways
Miami allowed 21 unanswered points in the second half as the Patriots rallied to win at Hard Rock Stadium.
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