How to Watch Patriots vs. Dolphins: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 18

Two of the best offensive performers in the NFL will be featured when QB Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (13-3) host De'Von Achane and the Miami Dolphins (7-9) on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

The Patriots have been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-five in both scoring offense (fifth-best with 28.3 points per game) and scoring defense (fifth-best with 19.4 points allowed per game) this season. The Dolphins are posting 308.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 342 total yards per contest (21st-ranked).

See below as we dive into all of the details you need before this matchup begins, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Patriots vs. Dolphins

• When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Patriots vs. Dolphins: Head-to-Head

• Miami has defeated New England four times in the past five matchups.
• The Dolphins have covered four times in those games, with the teams outscoring the point total on three occasions.
• Miami has scored 131 points in the last five matchups while only giving up 92 to New England

Patriots' 2025 Schedule

Patriots Stats & Insights

• On the offensive side of the ball, New England has been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking third-best in the NFL by totaling 252.8 per game. The Patriots rank 10th on defense (198.3 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Patriots are compiling 121.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 13th in the NFL. On defense, they rank seventh, surrendering 104.1 rushing yards per contest.
• New England ranks 11th in the league with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 17 turnovers (21st in the NFL) and committing 16 (10th in the NFL).

Patriots Key Players

• In addition to his 4,203 passing yards and 71.7% completion percentage this year, Maye has connected on 30 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
• As part of the Patriots' running game, TreVeyon Henderson has scampered for 858 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.1 YPC.
• In 16 games, Stefon Diggs has converted 99 targets into 82 receptions, 970 yards and four touchdowns for the Patriots.

Dolphins' 2025 Schedule

Dolphins Stats & Insights

• With 184.4 passing yards per game on offense, Miami ranks 25th in the NFL. Defensively, it ranks 18th, surrendering 216.5 passing yards per contest.
• The Dolphins are generating 123.8 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (10th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 125.5 rushing yards per game (24th-ranked) on defense.
• After forcing 20 turnovers (11th in NFL) and turning the ball over 22 times (25th in NFL) this season, Miami owns the 18th-ranked turnover margin of -2.

Dolphins Key Players

• Achane has run for 1,350 yards (84.4 per game) and eight touchdowns in 16 games.
• In 14 games, Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 2,660 yards (190 per game), with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 67.7%.
• Jaylen Waddle has 64 receptions for 910 yards (56.9 per game) and six touchdowns in 16 games.

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