Tua Tagovailoa connected with Smith for seven yards on an early screen pass play to advance Miami into Patriots territory and on third down found Jaylen Waddle who gained 14 yards to the end zone for an essential gain.
New England got a crucial break on their next drive when Brendan Schooler blocked Jake Bailey’s punt and gave them possession at Miami’s 23-yard line.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players of Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots Match Player Stats.
Miami Dolphins
| Player | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | Quarterback | 29 completions on 40 attempts, 317 yards, 4 touchdowns |
| Jaylen Waddle | Wide Receiver | 8 receptions, 114 yards |
| Jonnu Smith | Tight End | 7 receptions, 85 yards, 1 touchdown |
| De’Von Achane | Running Back | 2 receiving touchdowns |
| Bradley Chubb | Linebacker | 6 tackles, 1 sack |
New England Patriots
| Player | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | Quarterback | 20 completions on 35 attempts, 210 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 fumble lost |
| Austin Hooper | Tight End | 38-yard touchdown reception |
| Christian Gonzalez | Cornerback | 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown |
| Joey Slye | Kicker | Missed a 45-yard field goal attempt |
Tight end Ryan Mathews
The New England Patriots remain winless this season and hope to end their lengthy losing streak against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. However, this should prove challenging given that Miami have been much stronger in recent seasons and currently lead the AFC East division. Ryan Mathews and Drake Maye should both see plenty of opportunity on offense for New England during this matchup.
Ryan Mathews is an underrated ball carrier who can get the job done in multiple ways. A versatile runner with both power and agility, Ryan has been instrumental in the Patriots running game; now under Doug Pederson as head coach he will likely see increased action.
Mathews set a career high rushing total against Kansas City Chiefs last week. He recorded four carries over 20 yards and broke two tackles for touchdowns – playing an instrumental part in helping the Patriots break out of an offensive slump against the Chiefs in the second half.
After an initially slow start, the Patriots offense finally began to click during their opening drive of the second quarter. Following two incompletions and being forced to punt, however, Miami was given fresh life when an illegal return penalty brought too many men penalties against their punt returner and later on Rhamondre Stevenson took advantage of exceptional blocking by Michael Onwenu and Kayshon Boutte to score on a 33-yard touchdown run run.
Though they lost, the Patriots defense was remarkable. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez made two interceptions against Miami; should he make it three interceptions in three games against them he will become only the second Patriot since Gino Cappelletti in 1960 to do so.
De’Von Archane and Jonnu Smith each rushed for more than 100 yards to help control the clock and keep Patriots away from getting into red zone territory. This duo was especially effective early downs when helping control clock and keeping Patriots from making plays inside red zone area.
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks
Even after an ineffective second quarter, the Patriots managed to keep this game close. Their defense allowed Miami -11 yards in the first half before rebounding after halftime to stop Miami’s offense and hold them scoreless for two quarters. Antonio Gibson and Drake Maye provided key sparks with their legs; together they gained 15 yards on two key scrambles. While Maye and Gibson may struggle against running backs this season, they could help impede Miami’s rushing attack.
Brandin Cooks should be considered a high-risk fantasy option this week with Cooper Rush under center. Cooks set his season high in receiving yards (48), but failed to find the end zone again despite an excellent game against an excellent secondary team.
The Patriots rank eighth in the league by allowing just 109 yards per game on the ground, yet struggled against Kyren Williams of the Rams last week. Davon Godchaux, Jeremiah Pharms and Daniel Ekuale will need to improve against a Dolphins running game that features three leaders with double-digit averages.
Miami’s offense is led by wide receiver Mike Wallace and tight end Brandon Marshall, but there are other options. Former Patriot Jonnu Smith and running back De’Von Archane both enjoy significant targets; both serve as reliable red zone threats.
In Week 14, the Patriots have an open date. A victory against the Dolphins would secure them a playoff berth and extend their home win streak to eight in a row while also becoming undefeated in division games and three against AFC East rivals for the first time since 2000; additionally, it would ensure a winning record against them over consecutive seasons since 2000; their last nine meetings against New England have only yielded four victories; they last completed back-to-back sweeps with them back then so this one should prove exciting with many fans excited for both teams; both teams meet at Gillette Stadium next Saturday with CBS Boston broadcast coverage live from Gillette Stadium
Running back James White
James White is one of the league’s premier running backs, known for his speed, size, soft hands and uncanny vision that allow him to make tacklers miss. White’s combination of abilities makes him the premier RB in the league; two Super Bowl Champions with New England Patriots; caught more passes than any player ever has in franchise history; unmatched by any rival running back in any positional group in NFL.
On Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins, White sat out the second half with a hip injury and is being monitored throughout this week by the Patriots. If he cannot return, they could sign a veteran running back or use the draft to find one to fill his role.
New England’s offense struggled early, settling for three first-half field goals. On their next drive they showed some promise before losing two yards due to a fumble by Jennings and an illegal punt return penalty from Miami – setting back their momentum even more.
After this setback, the Dolphins managed to mount a seven-play, 56-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown before halftime. Tagovailoa found Kendrick Bourne twice for two first downs on short routes before hooking up with Jonnu Smith for 14 yards to move the ball up 18 yards before De’Von Achane ran one yard before Tagovailoa found him again at 11 yards with another short pass for an easy score.
The Patriots were unable to score any significant points during their final two drives of the game and the match was officially over as soon as time ran out. Now 3-9 overall, this loss extends their winless streak.
It was an uncharacteristic loss for the Patriots, who had been more competitive during most of their losses this season. Now heading into their bye week with a 3-9 record and games against Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills ahead, things may get difficult for New England.
Defensive end Robert Quinn
Robert Quinn is one of the premier defensive ends in the NFL, having recently completed an outstanding 2021 campaign with Chicago that saw him rack up 18.5 sacks – an outstanding mark which earned him a Pro Bowl selection and widespread interest from teams looking to trade for him.
But the Eagles are unwilling to meet his high salary cap number and Quinn hasn’t decided his future yet. He only played five games this season before suffering a knee injury and being sidelined for the foreseeable future; although recently back at practice after recovering, he will again likely remain sidelined for quite some time.
The Eagles are trying to regain playoff contention, and Quinn could play a pivotal role. They drafted three defensive ends this year and require greater production from their pass rushers. Unfortunately, two starters on their frontline – George Fant and Mekhi Becton have since left them, leaving a lot for their defense to make up.
Reports indicate that Eagles tight end Trey Quinn should return to practice on Wednesday, according to reports. His return is vitally important to their team’s success as his presence will help strengthen their pass rush and contribute to increased success on offense.
Uncertain is whether Quinn will match his amazing production from last season, but Philadelphia Eagles pass rushers Michael Bennett, Jordan Hicks and Fletcher Cox should be able to cover for any lack of output by former Bears star Quinn.
After an inauspicious start, the Dolphins came alive in the second quarter. Tagovailoa overcame an early speed bump by connecting with Jaylen Waddle for 15 yards on 3rd-and-8, moving them closer to New England’s 37-yard line. Later in that quarter, quick strike from second string Dolphin Jaylen Williams transformed into 23 yard touchdown run touchdown.
But the Dolphins offense will struggle to match New England Patriots’ powerhouse attack, who lead in scoring (4.07 points per game) and total yards (6,890).