The Miami Dolphins earned their first win of the season last week, and now they return home in Week 8 for another division battle, this time against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
While New England represented the division and the conference in the Super Bowl last year, they haven't been nearly as strong this year, going 4-3 through their first seven games, including a loss to the Chicago Bears last week.
Before this Week 8 matchup kicks off, here's what fans need to know to watch this game.
What channel is Dolphins vs. Patriots on today?
- TV Channel: CBS
- Livestream: Fubo in local markets (free trial)
Dolphins vs. Patriots will be broadcast in just a few small parts of the country on Sunday. Andrew Catalon and former Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan will call the game from the booth at Hard Rock Stadium, with A.J. Ross reporting
from the sidelines. Fans can also watch this game online through FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Dolphins vs. Patriots game time today
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Start time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Dolphins vs. Patriots predictions, picks and odds
Match-up prediction: New England will be without some of their top players on Sunday, including wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson, but even without those pieces, they still have a more talented roster than Miami.
Final score prediction: Patriots 27, Dolphins 17
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: How to watch Dolphins vs. Patriots today: Time, TV channel for Week 8
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