The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots in Week 8, dropping a game they controlled until three second-half touchdowns late pushed their AFC East rivals into the lead. Miami fell to 1-6 on the year with the loss, while the Patriots improved to 5-3 and kept their hopes for an AFC playoff position alive and well.
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Dolphins on pace to set ignominious record. And nuggets, news on every position – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
When a team enters a season without a single defensive back who has been an established multiyear NFL starter, everyone should be braced for poor results.
Four Losers And Four Winners From Miami’s Week 8 Loss – Jake Gibson, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins were victimized by a handful of plays in their loss against New England.
Grading the Dolphins’ 24-19 Loss to New England – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Dolphins’ loss to the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dolphins’ Ollie Gordon Learns Tough Lesson After Costly Penalty in Loss to Patriots – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Ollie Gordon II’s emotional outburst and subsequent penalty proved costly as the Miami Dolphins fell to 1-6.
Examining the Mistakes That Cost the Dolphins in Week 8 — And How to Fix Them – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins gave themselves a chance to pull off an upset against the New England Patriots in Week 8, but ultimately came up short at Hard Rock Stadium.
‘Missed Opportunities’: How the Dolphins Blew a 10-Point Lead to the Patriots – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins let a double-digit halftime lead slip away in the second half, suffering a 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots.
Miami Dolphins 2026 Week 8 Snap Counts Stories: Rookie Revelations, Top Guys Emerge – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Diving into the playing time against the New England Patriots and the implications for Will Kacmarek, Caleb Douglas, Jaylen Wright, Max Llewellyn, and more
Miami Dolphins Overreaction Monday: Ollie Gordon II squarely to blame?– Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Sorting through the panic, the bright spots, and the mounting questions following another tough late-game collapse.
Dolphins injury updates
Dolphins’ Hafley dishes on various players, offers injury updates on Monday– Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Quick hits from Jeff Hafley’s Monday media session after Sunday’s 24-19 loss to New England:
Updating the Status of Dolphins’ Rookie Kadyn Proctor and How His Replacement Performed in Week 8 – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins had to play without Kadyn Proctor in their Week 8 matchup, leaving questions about the offensive line’s depth moving forward.
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Fins Up, Fins Down | Winners and losers from Miami Dolphins week eight defeat – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Chop Robinson was quarterback hunting on Sunday, while Jonah Savaiinaea struggled to protect his own signal-caller.
The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
It was a tale of two halves for Miami against New England on Sunday.
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