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Final January 4, 2026 β€’ Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Miami Dolphins

7-10
10
VS
38

πŸ‘‘ New England Patriots

14-3
NFL PREVIEW β€’ January 4, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Miami Dolphins (7-10) takes on New England Patriots (14-3) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.

Miami Dolphins
Visiting Side
Record 7-10
New England Patriots
Home Side
Record 14-3

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
MIA 0 10 0 0 10
NEW 14 3 14 7 38

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 13:14
TreVeyon Henderson 5 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 0:55
Rhamondre Stevenson 2 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 10:14
Malik Washington 2 Yd pass from Quinn Ewers (Riley Patterson Kick)
Score 0:28
Riley Patterson 52 Yd Field Goal
Score 0:00
Andy Borregales 59 Yd Field Goal
Score 7:30
Rhamondre Stevenson 15 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 2:18
Rhamondre Stevenson 35 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 12:39
TreVeyon Henderson 2 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Miami Dolphins
VS
πŸ‘‘
80%
New England Patriots
Projected Score MIA 20 - NEW 29
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Miami Dolphins defense.
  • New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • New England Patriots passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • New England Patriots rushing attack has the advantage.
Miami Dolphins
STAT
New England Patriots

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host New England Patriots plays on familiar turf at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Miami Dolphins Could Win

Miami Dolphins will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why New England Patriots Could Win

New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Miami Dolphins defense.

Deciding Factor

New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
64,628
Closing Odds
Line: NE -14.5 | O/U: 43.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Miami Dolphins (43.5%) New England Patriots (56.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles

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