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New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

Final · Kickoff

2008 Regular season · Week 12 · Dolphin Stadium

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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NENew England Patriots48Away
MIAMiami Dolphins28Home
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Patriots beat Dolphins 48–28 in 2008 Week 12

The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 48–28 on the road at Dolphin Stadium in Week 12 of the 2008 regular season on November 23, 2008.

The result moved the Patriots to 7–4 and dropped the Dolphins to 6–5. The Patriots finished 2008 at 11–5 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins finished 2008 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.

In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 38–13 on September 21, 2008. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 27–17 on November 8, 2009. The teams split their two 2008 meetings.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Series tied 10–10 after meeting No. 20 since 1999 Full series history

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