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Dolphins news: Grading the Week 8 loss to the Patriots and injury updates

The Miami Dolphins fell 24-19 to the New England Patriots in Week 8, dropping to 1‑6 on the season while the Patriots improved to 5‑3 and kept their AFC playoff hopes alive. The loss came after Miami surrendered a double‑digit halftime lead, allowing three second‑half touchdowns to swing the game in New England’s favor.

A costly penalty by rookie running back Ollie Gordon II after an emotional outburst was highlighted as a key mistake that helped seal the defeat. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The defeat extended the Dolphins’ early‑season struggles and sparked a wave of analysis across several outlets, with writers noting the team’s inability to protect a lead and the impact of the penalty on the outcome.

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