The New England Patriots will square off with the Miami Dolphins on September 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, one of the marquee matchups on the NFL’s Week 2 slate.
Miami enters the contest at 0-1 after being thoroughly outclassed by the Indianapolis Colts in a lopsided 33-8 defeat. The Dolphins hung around early, trailing just 3-0 after the opening quarter, but things unraveled quickly as they went into halftime in a 20-0 hole. Miami finally broke through with a late touchdown in the fourth, though it was far too little, too late in what turned into a humbling blowout.
On the other side, New England also stumbled out of the gate, dropping its opener to the Las Vegas Raiders 20-13. The Patriots were competitive early, knotting the game at 7-7 after the first quarter and even taking a 10-7 advantage into halftime. But the second half told a different story, as the Raiders rattled off 13 unanswered points to snatch away the win and hand New England its first setback of the season.
| Date | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, South Florida) |
| TV Channel | CBS |
| Streaming | Fubo (Try for free), Paramount+ |
| Buy Tickets | Stubhub |
| Odds | Patriots +105 | Dolphins -125 |
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins roster & injury news
New England Patriots team news
For New England, rookie quarterback Drake Maye shouldered a heavy workload, going 30-of-46 for 287 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Kayshon Boutte emerged as his top target, hauling in six passes for 103 yards.
TreVeyon Henderson paced the Patriots’ rushing attack with five carries for 27 yards. On defense, Christian Elliss anchored the unit with eight total tackles, while the pass rush came alive with four sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the defeat.
Patriots Injury Report : Charles Woods, CB - Questionable , Christian Gonzalez, CB - Questionable , Layden Robinson, G - IR , Jahlani Tavai, LB - IR-R , Ja'Lynn Polk, WR - IR
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Tommy DeVito, Joshua Dobbs, Drake Maye (QB); Antonio Gibson, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson (RB); Kayshon Boutte, Efton Chism III, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Jalen Hurd, Kyle Williams (WR); Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jack Westover (TE); Garrett Bradbury, Ben Brown, Jared Wilson (C); Marcus Bryant, Will Campbell, Vederian Lowe, Morgan Moses, Mike Onwenu, Caedan Wallace (OT) |
| Defense | Keion White, Milton Williams (DE); Christian Barmore, Joshua Farmer, Eric Gregory, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Khyiris Tonga (DT); K'Lavon Chaisson, Christian Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Anfernee Jennings, Harold Landry III, Marte Mapu, Elijah Ponder, Robert Spillane (LB); Alex Austin, Carlton Davis III, Christian Gonzalez, DJ James, Marcus Jones, Charles Woods (CB); Kyle Dugger, Jaylinn Hawkins, Dell Pettus, Brenden Schooler, Craig Woodson (S) |
| Special Teams | Andy Borregales (PK), Bryce Baringer (P), Julian Ashby (LS) |
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Miami Dolphins team news
Tua Tagovailoa turned in a shaky performance for Miami, completing 14 of 23 passes for 114 yards with one touchdown against a pair of costly interceptions. Backup Zach Wilson saw limited action, connecting on five of eight throws for 32 yards.
On the ground, De’Von Achane provided a spark with seven carries for 55 yards, while Tyreek Hill was kept relatively quiet, finishing with four receptions for 40 yards. Defensively, Jordyn Brooks was the bright spot, racking up 14 total tackles as the Dolphins managed just one sack and four tackles for loss.
Dolphins Injury Report : Jaylen Weight, RB - Questionable , Darren Waller, TE - Questionable , Ethan Bonner, CB - Questionable , James Daniels, G - Questionable , Benito Jones, DT - Questionable
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson (QB); De'Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jaylen Wright (RB); Alec Ingold (FB); Dee Eskridge, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Tahj Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR); Tanner Conner, Julian Hill, Darren Waller (TE); Aaron Brewer, James Daniels, Austin Jackson, Jonah Savaiinaea (G); Larry Borom, Daniel Brunskill, Kendall Lamm, Patrick Paul, Kion Smith (OT) |
| Defense | Zeek Biggers, Matthew Butler, Kenneth Grant, Benito Jones, Jordan Phillips, Zach Sieler (DT); K.J. Britt, Jordyn Brooks, Bradley Chubb, Tyrel Dodson, Willie Gay Jr., Cameron Goode, Matthew Judon, Jaelan Phillips, Chop Robinson (LB); Ethan Bonner, JuJu Brents, Rasul Douglas, Storm Duck, Jack Jones, Jason Marshall Jr. (CB); Elijah Campbell, Ashtyn Davis, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Dante Trader Jr. (S) |
| Special Teams | Jake Bailey (P), Joe Cardona (LS) |
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New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins head-to-head record
The Patriots and Dolphins have squared off 119 times over the years, with three of those meetings coming in the postseason. Miami holds the upper hand historically with 64 wins, while New England has claimed 55 victories in the rivalry.
Watch and live stream Patriots vs Dolphins in the USA
The Tennessee Titans vs the Los Angeles Rams game in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will be broadcast live nationally on CBS. Fans will be able to catch the coverage onFubo (Try for free today!) and Paramount+.
More details on where to watch the game in the United States, including streaming options, will be released soon, so keep an eye out for our dedicated coverage.
Watch and live stream Patriots vs Dolphins worldwide
For fans outside the U.S. looking to stay plugged into the action,NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the ultimate ticket. It serves up more than 200 regular-season and playoff matchups, complete Super Bowl coverage, plus access to NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and plenty more to keep you locked in all year long.
To bypass regional restrictions or to access the game if you are travelling abroad, you can watch the action using a Virtual Private Network like ExpressVPN.
How to buy Patriots vs Dolphins tickets
The showdown between the Patriots and Dolphins is set for Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, South Florida, a venue that packs in up to 65,324 fans and promises a fiery atmosphere on game day.
Tickets are already up for grabs on StubHub, with entry starting at $386. From there, prices climb through the tiers — $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, and stretching all the way into the premium ranges of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and topping out at $10,406 for the best seats in the house.
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Patriots vs Dolphins Fantasy Football
For fantasy football, Dolphins RB De’Von Achane and WR Tyreek Hill should be locked into starting lineups. Achane remains a high-upside play despite a tough matchup, thanks to his workload and explosive ability, while Hill continues to shine as a top-tier receiver, even against a Patriots defense that’s improving.
On the Patriots’ side, QB Drake Maye offers a solid QB11 option with a favorable matchup and projected 17.7 points. Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson has emerged as the more reliable pass-catching back compared to Rhamondre Stevenson, making him a compelling flex choice in PPR formats. Stevenson is more of a low-ceiling option, better suited for deeper leagues. Wide receivers Stefon Diggs (returning from ACL surgery), Kayshon Boutte, and DeMario Douglas are likely to see modest production early, though they provide valuable depth as the offense finds its rhythm.
Fantasy Takeaways:
- Lock in Dolphins RB De’Von Achane and WR Tyreek Hill for high-upside starts.
- Start Patriots QB Drake Maye as a mid-tier QB option.
- Use Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson as a flex for passing volume.
- Approach Rhamondre Stevenson cautiously; low ceiling.
- Patriots WRs Diggs, Boutte, and Douglas are depth plays needing time to hit their stride.
- Both team defenses are average to above-average but not top-tier fantasy options.
Patriots vs Dolphins Game Predictions
ESPN gives the New England Patriots a 47.1% chance to win in Week 2, with the rest factoring in a tie. After Week 1, it’s hard to have confidence in either team. For the Patriots, the absence of corner Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) was glaring, and the offense still struggles to protect Drake Maye or establish a reliable running game. On the other side, the Miami Dolphins looked completely off the rails in their opener, barely resembling a competent team.
Expect Mike Vrabel’s defense to exploit Miami’s weaknesses, pressuring Tua Tagovailoa and forcing the Dolphins into a one-dimensional attack. Even if Gonzalez misses another game, giving Miami a chance for big plays, the secondary’s deficiencies likely doom them to an 0-2 start.
Patriots vs Dolphins Betting Odds
Spread
Patriots +1.5 (-110) | Dolphins -1.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Patriots +105 | Dolphins -125
Total
OVER 44 (-110) | UNDER 44 (-110)
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