Final Score: Dolphins 24 - Patriots 27
Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 1:02 PM ET

Dolphins @ Patriots

NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Dolphins
9-6 Rating 1579
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: New England Patriots +2.7
Patriots
8-7 Rating 1565
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Dolphins Patriots
All-time wins 41 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 22.3 18.8
Last meeting 26 13

Key Season Stats

Stat Dolphins Patriots
Games played 15 15
Avg points scored 23.6 23.6
Avg points conceded 18.3 21.5
Win percentage 60% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 57%