AFC East rivals square off when the New England Patriots (13-3) host the Miami Dolphins (7-9) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. New England is favored by 10.5 points.

Patriots vs. Dolphins game infoGame day: Sunday, January 4, 2026Game time: 4:25 p.m. ETTV channel: FOXLocation: Foxborough, MassachusettsStadium: Gillette StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Patriots vs. Dolphins odds & betting linesSpread favorite: New England (-10.5)Moneyline: New England (-621), Miami (+459)Total: 45.5 points

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Patriots vs. Dolphins recent matchupsMiami is 4-1 versus New England in the past five matchups between the two squads.The Dolphins are 4-1 against the spread in those games against the Patriots, while the two teams have gone over the point total on three occasions.Miami outscored New England 131-92 in the five head-to-head matchups between the two teams.Patriots vs. Dolphins betting insightsNew England has 11 wins against the spread in 16 opportunities so far this season (11-5-0). The Patriots have won nine of the 10 games they have played as the moneyline favorite this season. Miami has an 8-8-0 record against the spread this season. The Dolphins are an underdog on the moneyline for the 11th time this year. They are 3-7 as an underdog.Patriots scoring insightsThe Patriots score 27.0 points per game at home, which is worse than their 29.5 average away from home.On defense, New England’s average at home, 19.3 points conceded, is a little better than its average on the road, 19.5.The Patriots average more points in division games (31.2) than non-division games (26.9).New England has given up 21.2 points per game in the division, which is higher than its average against the rest of the league of 18.5.While the Patriots rank fourth-best in scoring offense over the last three games (33.7 points per game), they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball with 23.0 points allowed per game (17th-ranked).Dolphins scoring insightsAt home, the Dolphins score 21.7 points per game, higher than their 20.3 average on the road.On defense, Miami allows fewer points at home (24.0 per game) than on the road (24.3), but barely.On offense, the Dolphins are putting up 27.8 points per game in divisional matchups, which is better than their 18.0 average versus the rest of the league.Miami has given up 21.6 points per game in the division, which is better than its average outside the division of 25.3.The Dolphins are scoring 18.7 points per game in their past three games (26th in league), and allowing 30.0 (26th).Patriots injury reportPatriots:
Christian Barmore: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),
Demario Douglas: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring),
Will Campbell: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Milton Williams: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Thayer Munford: Full Participation in Practice (Illness),
Morgan Moses: Full Participation in Practice (Nir – Rest),
K’Lavon Chaisson: Full Participation in Practice (Illness),
Kayshon Boutte: Full Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Alex Austin: Limited Participation in Practice (Wrist),
Jared Wilson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion),
Jack Westover: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Khyiris Tonga: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot),
Robert Spillane: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Harold Landry: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Hunter Henry: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee)Dolphins injury reportDolphins:
Austin Jackson: Full Participation in Practice (Back),
K.J. Britt: Full Participation in Practice (Groin),
Jason Sanders: Limited Participation in Practice (Hip),
Aaron Brewer: Limited Participation in Practice (Neck),
Darren Waller: Did Not Participate In Practice (Groin),
Jaylen Waddle: Limited Participation in Practice (Rib),
Chop Robinson: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Minkah Fitzpatrick: Did Not Participate In Practice (Calf),
Jordyn Brooks: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
De’Von Achane: Did Not Participate In Practice (Shoulder)

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