The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins will meet on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium for a Week 5 matchup; their first of two in the 2024 season.
New England has looked putrid on both sides of the ball through four games, and Miami hasn't looked much better, as both teams sit with a 1-3 record.
Injuries have been big parts of the story for both teams, but this is a big meeting for either franchise, as the loser falls to fourth place in the AFC East.
Follow along with everything that happens during the Sunday afternoon matchup between the Patriots and Dolphins below with the live score, updates and highlights below.
Patriots vs. Dolphins score
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | SCORE |
| Patriots | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Dolphins | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
Patriots' players of the game:
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson: 12 CAR, 89 YDS, 1 TD
- WR DeMario Douglas: 6 REC, 59 YDS
- CB Christian Gonzalez: 6 TKL, 2 PD, 1 INT
Dolphins' players of the game:
- RB Jaylen Wright: 13 CAR, 86 YDS
- RB Raheem Mostert: 19 CAR, 80 YDS
- WR Tyreek Hill: 6 REC, 69 YDS
Patriots vs. Dolphins updates
(All times Eastern)
Fourth Quarter
4:09 p.m. - Brissett hit Henry for a 25-yard gain, but New England couldn't get up to spike the ball. The game ended 15-10, as the Patriots fell to 1-4.
4:08 p.m. - Brissett broke free from a sack and hit Kayshon Boutte for a 21-yard catch.
4:04 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was called for a false start, forcing New England to go for a fourth-and-15 conversion. The throw was incomplete.
4:00 p.m. - SO CLOSE: Brissett hit Polk in the back of the end zone, but the rookie wideout's heel came down out of bounds.
3:53 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe was called for offensive holding.
3:47 p.m. - INJURY: Stevenson suffered an injury and limped off the field.
3:46 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou was called for defensive holding.
Dolphins 15, Patriots 10
3:42 p.m. - DOLPHINS TOUCHDOWN: Fullback Alec Ingold scored from three yards out on a fullback dive. Miami's two-point attempt failed, so they took a five-point lead.
🎥 Alec Ingold with a big touchdown to give the Dolphins the lead in Foxborough (@NFL) #GoFins https://t.co/2k5OSPm3Ls pic.twitter.com/zb30OtXbn6
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) October 6, 2024
3:37 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss was called for defensive pass interference on a third-and-13 that gave Miami a first down.
3:35 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins tight end Julian Hill was called for holding on a big run by running back Jaylen Wright.
3:31 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins guard Liam Eichenberg was called for holding against Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan.
3:23 p.m. - BIG GAIN: Patriots running back Antonio Gibson went around the left end for a 24-yard gain down the sideline.
Third Quarter
Dolphins 9, Patriots 10
3:15 p.m. DOLPHINS FIELD GOAL: Sanders nailed a 47-yard field goal to reduce New England's lead to just one point.
3:14 p.m. - SACK: Patriots Jaquelin Roy sacked Huntley for a 5-yard loss
Dolphins 6, Patriots 10
3:01 p.m. - DOLPHINS FIELD GOAL: Sanders made a 32-yard attempt, cutting New England's lead to just four points again.
2:59 p.m. - SO CLOSE: Gonzalez dropped a near interception in the end zone, as Huntley tried to hit Tyreek Hill on the right side.
2:58 p.m. - PENALTY: White was called for roughing the passer after headbutting Huntley on a play that would've forced a punt.
2:56 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots defensive end Keion White called for a horse-collar tackle on Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert.
Patriots 10, Dolphins 3
2:51 p.m. - PATRIOTS FIELD GOAL: Slye nailed a 38-yard attempt to extend New England's lead to seven points.
2:45 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey was called for roughing the passer.
2:44 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk was called for a hold that negated a 7-yard gain.
Second Quarter
2:21 p.m. - Dolphins' field goal attempt failed as New England tackled Sanders behind the line.
2:20 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson was called for a false start.
2:19 p.m. - Patriots safety Marte Mapu broke up a touchdown pass in the end zone on a third-and-10 play.
2:08 p.m. - Brewer's aborted snap costs the Dolphins 22 yards.
2:00 p.m. - MISSED FIELD GOAL: Slye missed wide right from 33 yards out.
1:54 p.m. - PENALTY: Stevenson was called for holding, which moved New England back to Miami's 30-yard line.
1:53 p.m. - HUGE PLAY: Patriots special teams ace Brenden Schooler blocked Jake Bailey's punt. It was recovered by New England at Miami's 23-yard line.
1:50 p.m. - PENALTY: Dolphins center Aaron Brewer was called for a holding penalty.
1:43 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots were called for Delay of Game on fourth-and-11.
1:42 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots center Nick Leverett was called for a false start.
1:40 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs was called for holding on first-and-10.
First Quarter
1:37 p.m. - MISSED FIELD GOAL: Sanders hit the left upright on a field goal attempt from 41 yards out. That's the end of the first quarter. New England will start the second quarter at their own 23-yard line.
1:36 p.m. - SACK: Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche sacked Tyler Huntley from behind for a three-yard loss.
1:33 p.m. - Huntley hit Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for a 20-yard gain after the receiver found a soft spot in the defense.
Patriots 7, Dolphins 3
1:25 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Running back Rhamondre Steveson hit the edge on an outside zone run, broke a tackle and scored from 33 yards out. Joey Slye nailed the extra point to put New England up by four.
Rhamondre Stevenson's TD was a thing of football beauty.#Patriots finally hit on outside zone (pin and pull edition), thanks to BIG blocks from Onwenu and Boutte.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) October 6, 2024
Boutte and Leverett keep fighting downfield. Stevenson shows patience, vision, fights through contact. Great run. pic.twitter.com/EwgqBfhG0w
1:22 p.m. - INTERCEPTION: Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez intercepted Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley on a diving play.
Christian Gonzalez's first interception of the season is a beaut.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) October 6, 2024
Diving pick, jumping Odell Beckham Jr.'s route. pic.twitter.com/176bSInSeH
1:20 p.m. - Patriots forced a three-and-out but wee called for a "Too Many Men on the Field" penalty.
1:14 p.m. - SACK: Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler sacked Brissett on the next play and forced a punt.
1:13 p.m. - SACK: Dolphins defensive end Emanuel Ogbah sacked Jacoby Brissett for a three-yard loss.
1:12 p.m. - Patriots started Antonio Gibson at running back over Rhamondre Stevenson.
Dolphins 3, Patriots 0
1:09 p.m. - FIELD GOAL: Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders nailed a 54-yard field go put Miami up by three points.
1:06 p.m. - SACK: Anfernee Jennings, Daniel Ekuale split credit for a sack on first down for a 7-yard loss.
1:00 p.m. - Patriots won the toss and deferred to the second half. Dolphins received the opening kick.
Patriots inactives Week 5
Dolphins inactives. pic.twitter.com/r61GL1COg0
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 6, 2024
Dolphins inactives Week 5
Inactives for #MIAvsNE pic.twitter.com/3lKFLNT62M
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) October 6, 2024
Patriots vs. Dolphins start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 6
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
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