Patriots secure 24-19 victory over Dolphins in Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on November 1 at Hard Rock Stadium. Despite a rocky first half where they trailed 13-3, the Patriots made effective halftime adjustments. The changes included improved offensive performance, allowing the Patriots to score three consecutive touchdowns. However, they struggled with procedural issues, including multiple pre-snap penalties and missed opportunities in the first half.
- •Patriots improve to 5-3 on the season
- •Team trailed 13-3 at halftime
- •Scored three straight touchdowns after halftime
- •Had eight total penalties for 46 yards
- •Next game against Green Bay Packers on November 8
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"Let’s use Mike Vrabel’s categorizations to break down the Patriots’ win in Week 8.
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