Dolphins–Patriots rivalry

The Dolphins–Patriots rivalry is an American football rivalry between the National Football League (NFL)'s Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. The Dolphins lead the all-time series 62–55. Because both teams are members of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division, the two teams have been scheduled to play twice (home and away) every regular season since 1967.

Dolphins–Patriots rivalry
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
First meetingNovember 27, 1966
Patriots 20, Dolphins 14
Latest meetingOctober 29, 2023
Dolphins 31, Patriots 17
Next meeting2024
Statistics
Meetings total117
All-time seriesDolphins, 62–55
Postseason resultsPatriots, 2–1
  • January 8, 1983: Dolphins 28, Patriots 13
  • January 12, 1986: Patriots 31, Dolphins 14
  • December 28, 1997: Patriots 17, Dolphins 3
Largest victoryDolphins: 52–0 (1972)
Patriots: 43–0 (2019)
Longest win streakDolphins, 9 (1989–93)
Patriots, 7 (1986–88; 2010–13)
Current win streakDolphins, 2 (2023–present)
Playoff and Championship Success
Super Bowl Championships (8)
  • Dolphins (2) – 1972, 1973
  • Patriots (6) – 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018

Super Bowl Appearances (16)

  • Dolphins (5) – 1971, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1984
  • Patriots (11) – 1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

AFC East Divisional Championships (35) (1970–present)

AFL/AFC Championship Appearances (22)

AFC Wild Card Berths (14) (1970–present)

800km
500miles
Patriots
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Locations of the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots
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