Dolphins at Patriots play-by-play, stats, highlights

Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel brings down New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for a sack.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard takes New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones first pass back and weaves through the field for a pick-six touchdown.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle goes in the NFL record book with his 102nd reception of the 2021 season, the most by a rookie in league history.

Team stats, individual metrics, snap counts and more on the Week 1 look inside the numbers, presented by BDO.

T Liam Eichenberg met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

CB Xavien Howard met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

DB Jason McCourty met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

LB Elandon Roberts met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

WR Jaylen Waddle met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

QB Tua Tagovailoa met with the media following the Dolphins' week 1 win over the Patriots on September 12, 2021.

The Miami Dolphins came into Foxboro and pulled out a thrilling 17-16 win over their AFC East rival New England Patriots in the 2021 season opener. 

Watch Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's best plays from 202-yard game during Week 1 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's best plays from 202-yard game during Week 1 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots during the NFL 2021 season.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard takes ball from New England Patriots running back Damien Harris for clutch takeaway.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle dives into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.

Can't-Miss Play: Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker's picturesque grab completes quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's launch.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett enters the game to convert third-down QB sneak.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle soars over New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones for 36-yard grab.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker races across Patriots midfield logo on 23-yard gain.

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland FLIPS New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith on third-down tackle.

Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe rips ball from New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson for Fins takeaway.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes it in himself for TD to cap Fins' first drive.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's first pass of the 2021 season is RPO to wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for 17 yards.