Week 18 · 2021 NFL Season
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins
Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 4:25 PM EST
Final — Miami Dolphins win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| MIA | 14 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 33 |
New England Patriots visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: New England Patriots 24, Miami Dolphins 33.
Recap: Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
New England Patriots
73% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Miami Dolphins 100%
Odds pick missed ✗
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Betting lines
Moneyline
New England Patriots: 1.37
Miami Dolphins: 3.35
Spread
New England Patriots: —
Miami Dolphins: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
NE MIA
21 1st Downs 23
379 Total Yards 298
245 Passing 103
134 Rushing 195
5-10 3rd down efficiency 7-15
8-78 Penalties 5-33
3 Turnovers 0
26:24 Possession 33:36
Leaders
NE
- Passing YardsMac Jones (QB) — 20/30, 261 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsBrandon Bolden (RB) — 7 CAR, 46 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsHunter Henry (TE) — 5 REC, 86 YDS
MIA
- Passing YardsTua Tagovailoa (QB) — 15/22, 109 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing YardsDuke Johnson (RB) — 25 CAR, 117 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsDurham Smythe (TE) — 2 REC, 32 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 7:34 MIA Jaylen Waddle 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick) 0–7
- Q1 6:07 MIA Xavien Howard 37 Yd Interception Return (Jason Sanders Kick) 0–14
- Q2 11:09 MIA Jason Sanders 30 Yd Field Goal 0–17
- Q2 7:36 NE Brandon Bolden 15 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick) 7–17
- Q3 8:27 NE Nick Folk 43 Yd Field Goal 10–17
- Q3 4:31 MIA Duke Johnson 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick) 10–24
- Q4 10:55 MIA Jason Sanders 49 Yd Field Goal 10–27
- Q4 6:32 NE Brandon Bolden 18 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick) 17–27
- Q4 2:53 NE Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick) 24–27
- Q4 0:00 MIA Sam Eguavoen Fumble Recovery in End Zone 24–33
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 |
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