The New England Patriots head on the road for an AFC East clash with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
A Week 8 divisional matchup that was originally viewed as a wash now has layers of intrigue ahead of kickoff. The Patriots are coming into the game shorthanded on the offensive side of the ball after both wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson were ruled out for the game.
They made moves to call up players from the practice squad, including wide receiver Ryan Miller and running back Lan Larison, to help fill the many holes on the roster. There's a long history of trap games when it comes to the Patriots and Dolphins in South Beach.
So nothing is a given in this matchup.
The Patriots are coming off a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears
last week, while the Dolphins upset the New York Jets by a 28-25 margin.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout the Patriots' game against the Dolphins. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdown as the Patriots take on the Dolphins in a pivotal Sunday showdown.
Patriots vs Dolphins score
Patriots vs Dolphins live updates, analysis
12:38 PM ET, November 1 2026, Jordy McElroyHit refresh for the latest updates from the Patriots' Week 8 game against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Patriots vs Dolphins injury updates, inactives
12:36 PM ET, November 1 2026, Jordy McElroy- Patriots — OUT: A.J. Brown (knee/ankle); OUT: TreVeyon Henderson (illness); OUT: Marcus Bryant (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: Carlton Davis III (neck); QUESTIONABLE: Christian Elliss (chest)
- Dolphins — OUT: Kadyn Proctor (concussion); QUESTIONABLE: JuJu Brents (neck/concussion); QUESTIONABLE: Reese Taylor (quad)
Patriots vs Dolphins predictions, betting odds
12:31 PM ET, November 1 2026, Jordy McElroyOdds via BetMGM.
- Patriots 27, Dolphins 10. The Dolphins put up a fight against the Jets last week, but the Patriots are a far more talented football team. Even with the injuries, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will find a way to get the job done far quicker than the Dolphins figure out how to beat New England's elite defense.
- Spread: Patriots (-7)
- Total O/U: 41.5
- Moneyline: Patriots (-350)
Patriots vs Dolphins weather forecast
12:26 PM ET, November 1 2026, Jordy McElroy- Forecasts for Sunday in Miami Gardens with a high of 76 degrees and a 100% chance of rain
How to watch Patriots vs Dolphins: TV channel, streaming info
12:24 PM ET, November 1 2026, Jordy McElroy- Patriots vs Dolphins airs live on WBZ-TV Channel 4 and will be streamed on YouTube TV and Fubo
- Sunday, Nov. 1
- 4:25 p.m. ET
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