Dolphins–Patriots rivalry
Dolphins and Patriots face off during the 2013 season. | |
| Location | Miami, Foxborough |
|---|---|
| First meeting | November 27, 1966 Patriots 20, Dolphins 14 |
| Latest meeting | January 4, 2026 Patriots 38, Dolphins 10 |
| Next meeting | 2026 |
| Stadiums | Dolphins: Hard Rock Stadium Patriots: Gillette Stadium |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 121 |
| All-time series | Dolphins: 64–57 |
| Regular season series | Dolphins: 63–55 |
| Postseason results | Patriots: 2–1 |
| Largest victory | Dolphins: 52–0 (1972) Patriots: 43–0 (2019) |
| Most points scored | Dolphins: 52 (1972) Patriots: 49 (2007) |
| Longest win streak | Dolphins: 9 (1989-1993) Patriots: 7 (1986-1988, 2010-2013) |
| Current win streak | Patriots: 2 (2025–present) |
| Post-season history | |
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The Dolphins–Patriots rivalry is a U.S. National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.
The Dolphins joined the AFL in the 1966 season, being placed in the AFL Eastern Division alongside the Patriots, becoming divisional rivals with them. Following the AFL–NFL merger, the Dolphins and Patriots joined the National Football League (NFL) and were placed in the American Football Conference (AFC) and the AFC East.
The Dolphins lead the overall series, 64–57. The two teams have met three times in the playoffs, with the Patriots holding a 2–1 record.