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NFL · Week 8 · October 29, 2023 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Dolphins defeat Patriots 31–17 in Week 8

Tua Tagovailoa led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 17–31 Week 8 finish.

New England Patriots 17 2–6
Final 17–31
Miami Dolphins 31 6–2 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
17–31
Halftime
New England Patriots 7–17 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Game date
October 29, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 1 REC · 3 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Pharaoh Brown
    Pharaoh Brown 2 REC · 33 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 3 REC · 28 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 30/51 · 323 YDS · 3 TD +16.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Waddle
    Jaylen Waddle 7 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 8 REC · 112 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 31–17 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 7–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ra…
Game date
2023-10-29

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 31–17 on 2023-10-29. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +16.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New England Patriots7037017
Miami Dolphins710713031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 3:39TD
    Kendrick Bourne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 24
    Score
    6-0

    (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 3:32XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-0

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:28TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 42
    Score
    7-6

    (:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:22XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    7-7

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 6:14TD
    Cedrick Wilson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 1
    Score
    7-13

    (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 11-C.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 6:10XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    7-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:29FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 12
    Score
    7-17

    (:29) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 12:49FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 20
    Score
    10-17

    (12:49) 37-C.Ryland 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:38TD
    Raheem Mostert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 1
    Score
    10-23

    (7:38) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:35XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    10-24

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 8:33TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    16-24

    (8:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 7-J.Smith-Schuster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 8:30XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    17-24

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 2:49TD
    Jaylen Waddle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 31
    Score
    17-30

    (2:49) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 2:43TD
    Jason Sanders

    Points+7

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    17-31

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +16.05 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Jaylen WaddleJaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  3. 3Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play
  5. 5Durham SmytheDurham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6Pharaoh BrownPharaoh Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Hunter HenryHunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Cedrick Wilson Jr.Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tua Tagovailoa

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing

Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+16.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (-6.11 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, touched at MIA 21, RECOVERED by NE-33-A.Jennings at MIA 19.

Biggest single play (-6.82 EPA): Marcus Jones — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [43-A.Van Ginkel] at MIA 11. 5-J.Ramsey ran ob at NE 40 for 49 yards (81-D.Douglas).

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.05 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.152+0.025
Offensive success rate35.7%44.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.292+0.315
Rush EPA/play-0.072-0.428
Defensive EPA/play-0.025+0.152
Defensive success rate56.0%64.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.15 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +2.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 11 drives, -10.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Kendrick BourneNew England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass) (Q1 3:39)
  • Trysten HillMiami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 0:28)
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr.Miami Dolphins — Cedrick Wilson Jr. (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 6:14)
  • Raheem MostertMiami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q3 7:38)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterNew England Patriots — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 8:33)
  • Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:49)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:29)
  • Chad RylandNew England Patriots — Chad Ryland (Q3 12:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 24 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 3:32) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 42 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 0:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 11-C.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 6:10) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 12:49) — (12:49) 37-C.Ryland 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:35) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 7-J.Smith-Schuster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 8:30) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 31 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 2:43) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [43-A.Van Ginkel] at MIA 11. 5-J.Ramsey ran ob at NE 40 for 49 yards (81-D.Douglas). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.82]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.19]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa scrambles up the middle to NE 34 for 8 yards (23-K.Dugger; 48-Ja.Tavai). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.29]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 45. 23-K.Dugger pushed ob at MIA 30 for 15 yards (10-T.Hill). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.85]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, touched at MIA 21, RECOVERED by NE-33-A.Jennings at MIA 19. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [43-A.Van Ginkel] at MIA 11. 5-J.Ramsey ran ob at NE 40 for 49 yards (81-D.Douglas). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.82]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, touched at MIA 21, RECOVERED by NE-33-A.Jennings at MIA 19. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.11]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.19]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 7-J.Smith-Schuster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · MIA 24 · Score 6-0
    (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:32 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:28 · NE 42 · Score 7-6
    (:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:22 · NE 15 · Score 7-7
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:14 · NE 1 · Score 7-13
    (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 11-C.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 6:10 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · NE 12 · Score 7-17
    (:29) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  8. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 12:49 · MIA 20 · Score 10-17
    (12:49) 37-C.Ryland 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · NE 1 · Score 10-23
    (7:38) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:35 · NE 15 · Score 10-24
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:33 · MIA 3 · Score 16-24
    (8:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 7-J.Smith-Schuster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:30 · MIA 15 · Score 17-24
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  13. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · NE 31 · Score 17-30
    (2:49) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 2:43 · NE 15 · Score 17-31
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2023-10-29?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 31-17 in Week 8, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 13; Final: New England Patriots 17, Miami Dolphins 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q1 3:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 0:28) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Wilson (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 6:14) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q3 7:38) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (M. Jones pass) (Q4 8:33) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:49) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 12:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 58.8% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.05 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 57.6% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (-6.11 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, touched at MIA 21, RECOVERED by NE-33-A.Jennings at MIA 19..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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