The Miami Dolphins (1-5) host the 4-3 New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4:25 PM EST in Miami Gardens. After a recent win over the Jets, the Dolphins aim to break their streak as the Patriots seek a second consecutive loss following a 24-30 defeat by the Bears. The game airs on CBS, streams via Paramount+ and other platforms, and features Andrew Catalon and Logan Ryan on commentary. Betting odds favor the Patriots at -7.5 with a 41.5 point total. Weather forecasts call for upper‑70s temperatures and a high chance of rain.
The Patriots suffer another injury blow as WR A.J. Brown (knee) and RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness) sit out Week 8 versus Miami. On the bright side, LB Christian Elliss (chest) and CB Carlton Davis III (neck) clear practice and will suit up—Elliss in his eighth straight game and Davis returning after a three‑game absence. New England’s inactives also include QB3 Behren Morton, CBs Karon Prunty and Channing Canada, and safety Elliott Davison. The Dolphins will be without rookie LG Kadyn Proctor (concussion) among other scratches. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.
Lamar Jackson's much‑anticipated return for the Ravens ends abruptly in Week 8 versus the Buffalo Bills. On the opening snap, Jackson's hand collides with Bills DE Greg Rousseau, leaving a bloody thumb and finger that force him to the locker room after just one play. Backup Tyler "Snoop" Huntley then exits with a toe injury, prompting emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano to take snaps. The hand injury’s severity is unclear, but the loss comes as Baltimore, 4‑3, battles for AFC North positioning after missing three games with a high‑ankle sprain. Jackson’s absence could jeopardize the Ravens’ 2026 playoff hopes.
The New England Patriots travel to Miami on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, to face the Dolphins at 4:25 PM ET on CBS. Quarterback Drake Maye, who leads the NFL with 259 passing yards per game, looks to extend the Patriots' 4‑3 streak despite missing wideout A.J. Brown and RB TreVeyon Henderson. New England hopes to repeat last season’s dominance, having swept Miami while scoring 33+ points in each win. The Dolphins, 1‑5, struggle defensively with only six sacks and allow 26.2 points per game. Fans can stream the game for free on Fubo.
The Patriots will face the Dolphins in Week 8 without second‑year running back TreVeyon Henderson, who was ruled out on Saturday after an acute illness forced him out of late‑week preparations. Henderson, listed on Thursday’s injury report, missed Friday practice and will sit out to protect his recovery. Veteran Rhamondre Stevenson, who leads New England with 285 rushing yards this season, steps up as the primary back, while rookie Corey Kiner becomes the change‑of‑pace option. Henderson has only 203 yards and one TD in six games this year.
Patriots cheerleaders don Pixar Halloween costumes to cheer up kids.
The locale and rainy conditions threaten to make this a much closer game than anticipated, but I can't get over the fact that there are several mismatches in favor of the Patriots.
The Buffalo Rumblings preview the Bills' Week 8 showdown with the Ravens after a bye, noting the Bills sit 5-1 and share the AFC lead. With a 1.5‑game edge over the Patriots, Buffalo aims to reclaim the AFC East while shoring up a porous defense. Key returns include WR DJ Moore, DT Ed Oliver, and TE Dalton Kincaid (questionable), though RT Spencer Brown remains out. Fans anticipate how Josh Allen, James Cook III, and the revamped offensive line will handle Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in what could feel like an elimination game for Baltimore.
Week 8 Sunday afternoon kickoff features a slate of matchups across CBS and FOX, highlighted by the Ravens‑Bills, Browns‑Steelers, Colts‑Jaguars, and Titans‑Bengals at 1 p.m. ET, followed by Chiefs‑Broncos and Patriots‑Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. On FOX, the Vikings take on the Lions, Cardinals clash with the Cowboys, Raiders face the Jets, Falcons meet the Buccaneers, and the Chargers play the Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET. The night caps with the Commanders hosting the Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET in Northwest Stadium.
The Patriots head to Miami for a must‑win against the 1‑5 Dolphins as they chase AFC East relevance. Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr admits the team's heavy man coverage—ranked second‑most in the league—has limited takeaways, leaving New England 20th in turnovers with just seven picks and fumbles combined. Kuhr says the unit must blend tighter man play, anchored by star corner Christian Gonzalez, with more zone concepts and increased pressure to spark more game‑changing plays. Meanwhile, injuries have thinned the receiver corps to three healthy options, prompting the promotion of ex‑Dolphin Ryan Miller from the practice squad. The Patriots have already used 65 players this season, the third‑most in the league.
Week 8 NFL action faces a weather showdown as at least five games could be hit by rain or thunderstorms. The Bills‑Ravens, Vikings‑Lions and Browns‑Steelers are among the marquee matchups, while the Bengals‑Titans, Falcons‑Buccaneers, Jaguars‑Colts, Broncos‑Chiefs and Dolphins‑Patriots all carry a 36%‑50% chance of precipitation, with some forecasts calling for heavy showers and a flood watch. Unless lightning strikes, all contests are slated to start on time, but fans should expect slick conditions across multiple venues.
The Buffalo Bills head into their Week 8 clash with the Baltimore Ravens needing a win to boost their 6-1 record and stay ahead of the Patriots for the AFC East crown. The Ravens sit 4-3 and must win to stay in contention for the AFC North. Both squads have notable inactives: the Bills lose WR Skyler Bell, TE Spencer Brown, rookie DE Ar’Maj Reed‑Adams, DL Greg Gaines and CB Dee Alford, while rookie T.J. Parker and OLB Mike Danna remain healthy scratches. Baltimore’s full inactive list is linked in the tweet.
AJ Brown misses the Patriots' Week 8 showdown with the Miami Dolphins after a knee flare-up forced him out of Thursday and Friday practices. The injury adds to a high‑ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, leaving New England’s receiver corps thin with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins already on IR. In three games, Brown has managed only nine catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns, plus three drops and a 45% catch rate. The Patriots’ medical staff says he cannot safely suit up, putting rookie quarterback Drake Maye in a tighter passing game.
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4:25 p.m. ET in Hard Rock Stadium. CBS will air the game, with streaming on Paramount+, fuboTV, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) and NFL+. The Patriots sit 4‑3, second in the AFC East, and are a -7.5 point favorite (moneyline Patriots -390, Dolphins +310) with a 41.5 over/under. Miami, riding a Week 7 win over the Jets, looks to snap a streak of losses; New England seeks rebound after a Week 7 loss to Chicago. Key injuries include Dolphins WR A.J. Brown (questionable), CB Carlton Davis III (questionable) and Patriots QB Drake Maye (questionable).
Patriots fans rank rookie pass rusher Gabe Jacas as the most impressive of New England's 2026 rookie class, with 63% of a SB Nation Reacts poll favoring him. Jacas has logged 57% of defensive snaps and tied for 20th in the league with 21 pressures. Second‑place Eli Raridon, a tight end, has 12 catches for 168 yards and two TDs, while first‑round pick Caleb Lomu, playing both OT and jumbo TE, earned 10% of votes. The squad accounts for a top‑ranked share of rookie special‑team snaps, and 84% of voters say the team is trending upward despite a recent loss. Patriots sit 13th overall and seventh in the AFC for Super Bowl odds on FanDuel.
The Patriots created more cap space by restructuring Hunter Henry's contract, but the move hints at a modest approach to the NFL trade deadline.
The Chicago Bears enter Week 8 with momentum, having reclaimed their starter quarterback, secured wins over the Falcons and Patriots, and added a top-tier defensive tackle. After a loss to the Packers, the Lions' victory propels the Bears into second place in the NFC North. Fans are invited to join the pre‑game live chat at 9:30 AM CT on Windy City Gridiron's platforms—including a comment thread, Twitch, and social media—ahead of tomorrow night’s showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
After snapping a 1‑5 start with a Week 7 win over the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins fan confidence soars to a season‑high 97% heading into Week 8 at home against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins enter the game as seven‑point underdogs, while the Patriots (4‑3) aim to avoid back‑to‑back losses and stay near division leader Buffalo (5‑1). A SB Nation Reacts poll shows fans now expect three to four more victories, up from a preseason 4.5‑win projection. Can the rebuilt roster keep the optimism rising?
A blockbuster trade idea would send Jets star Garrett Wilson to the 49ers, potentially removing a major AFC East obstacle from the Patriots' path.
After a 17‑13 defeat to the winless Miami Dolphins in Week 7, the New York Jets slip to 2‑5 and fan confidence plunges to just 33 percent, according to SB Nation’s weekly poll. The loss follows an ugly road defeat to the Patriots and sets up a critical clash with the Raiders that could drop the record to 2‑6. With upcoming games against the Chiefs and Bills, the Jets’ competitive window looks to be closing, and poll numbers may near zero unless they reverse the negative momentum.
It's unlikely the Patriots will make a major deal, and I don't think they need to in order to compete for a Super Bowl title. While the Patriots' current injury situation is not ideal — and 180 degrees different than last season (that was predictable) — they are going to get a lot of players back with a lot of ballgame left, including some very challenging games (Bills, Vikings, at Chiefs, vs. Broncos) to prep/make their postseason push.
Despite a 5-2 record and a recent win over the Patriots, 7% of poll voters still lack confidence in the Chicago Bears, keeping overall fan confidence at 92.7%. The dip may stem from concerns about the defensive line, now addressed by the high‑profile trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who joins a defense already generating pressure and could boost the team's DPOY odds to +2000. Simmons’ presence may free nickelback Kyler Gordon—who already has four sacks in two games—to focus more on coverage, especially ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and star receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba. The article asks lingering skeptics what more they need to see for full confidence.
The NFL fined Chicago Bears defensive back Clark Phillips $11,550 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the Bears' 30‑24 Week 7 win. The tackle, occurring with 11:37 left in the second quarter, escaped an in‑game penalty because Maye was considered a runner, not a protected passer. However, Article 10 still bans helmet use, prompting the league’s fine. Phillips was one of eight players fined for “use of helmet” violations this week, sparking criticism from former quarterback Boomer Esiason about inconsistent officiating.
The Patriots will be without A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson against the Dolphins, putting added pressure on these three playmakers to step up.
New England heads to Hard Rock Stadium with three healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, pushing DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry into bigger Week 8 roles.