Week 1 · 2021 NFL Season
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Sun, Sep 12, 2021, 4:25 PM EDT
Final — Miami Dolphins win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| NE | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
Miami Dolphins visit the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New England Patriots 16.
Recap: Tua's TD pass, turnover by Howard lift Dolphins over Pats →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
New England Patriots
57% implied ·Lean
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Miami Dolphins: 2.30
New England Patriots: 1.76
Spread
Miami Dolphins: —
New England Patriots: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
MIA NE
16 1st Downs 24
259 Total Yards 393
185 Passing 268
74 Rushing 125
4-11 3rd down efficiency 11-16
5-28 Penalties 8-84
1 Turnovers 2
23:17 Possession 36:43
Leaders
MIA
- Passing YardsTua Tagovailoa (QB) — 16/27, 202 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsMyles Gaskin (RB) — 9 CAR, 49 YDS
- Receiving YardsDeVante Parker (WR) — 4 REC, 81 YDS
NE
- Passing YardsMac Jones (QB) — 29/39, 281 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing YardsDamien Harris (RB) — 23 CAR, 100 YDS
- Receiving YardsNelson Agholor (WR) — 5 REC, 72 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 5:29 MIA Tua Tagovailoa 3 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick) 7–0
- Q2 10:17 NE Nick Folk 27 Yd Field Goal 7–3
- Q2 2:30 NE Nelson Agholor 7 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick) 7–10
- Q2 0:00 MIA Jason Sanders 48 Yd Field Goal 10–10
- Q3 10:51 MIA Jaylen Waddle 3 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick) 17–10
- Q3 2:50 NE Nick Folk 42 Yd Field Goal 17–13
- Q4 10:36 NE Nick Folk 33 Yd Field Goal 17–16
Standings
2025 AFC East Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14-3 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12-5 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7-10 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3-14 | 300 | 503 |
Referee Clete Blakeman
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