DEF · Miami Dolphins · week 8, 2026
Miami Dolphins defense week 8 fantasy points and stats
Miami Dolphins defense (team defense, Miami Dolphins) scored 5.0 half-PPR points in week 8 of 2026 vs New England Patriots, 3 sacks, 0 interceptions, 24 points allowed. That made him the DEF16 of the week.
- Half PPR
- 5.0 fantasy points
- PPR
- 5.0 fantasy points
- Standard
- 5.0 fantasy points
- Projection
- 3.8 +1.2 vs projection
- Week rank
- DEF16 half PPR
Week 8 stat line
What he did, next to what he was projected to do.
| Stat | Actual | Projected |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 | 1.9 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0.4 |
| Fumble recoveries | 1 | 0.3 |
| Defensive TDs | 0 | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 24 | 24 |
Against the projection
He was projected for 3.8 half-PPR points and beat it by 1.2. Projected DEF25, he finished DEF16.
Margin's 80% range for that projection was -1.7 to 10.9; 5.0 was better than 63% of the outcomes it expected.
Everyone in the game: MIA vs NE, week 8
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR points.
| Player | Pos | Team | Points | Proj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | NE | 22.5 | 21.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | MIA | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | NE | 15.1 | 7.5 |
| Malik Washington | WR | MIA | 12.5 | 7.3 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | MIA | 12.1 | 1.6 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | NE | 10.8 | 7.4 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| New England Patriots defense | DEF | NE | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | MIA | 8.0 | 5.4 |
| Ollie Gordon II | RB | MIA | 6.9 | 12.1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | MIA | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | MIA | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Andy Borregales | K | NE | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Miami Dolphins defense | DEF | MIA | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Chris Bell | WR | MIA | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | NE | 4.5 | 9.0 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | NE | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| Corey Kiner | RB | NE | 3.8 | 5.9 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | MIA | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | NE | 1.0 | 4.7 |
| Lan Larison | RB | NE | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Jaylen Wright | RB | MIA | 0.5 | 3.5 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | NE | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| DJ Herman | RB | MIA | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | MIA | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Ryan Miller | WR | NE | 0.0 | — |
| Seydou Traore | TE | MIA | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Tanner Arkin | TE | NE | 0.0 | — |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | MIA | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Miami Dolphins defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ LV 4.0 pts
- Week 2 @ SF -4.0 pts
- Week 3 vs KC 2.0 pts
- Week 4 @ MIN 5.0 pts
- Week 5 vs CIN 1.0 pts
- Week 7 @ NYJ 4.0 pts
- Week 8 vs NE 5.0 pts
- Week 9 vs DET proj. 3.1
- Week 10 @ IND proj. 4.2
More from week 8
Questions
How many fantasy points did Miami Dolphins defense score in week 8?
Miami Dolphins defense scored 5.0 half-PPR, 5.0 PPR and 5.0 standard fantasy points in week 8 of 2026 vs New England Patriots (3 sacks, 0 interceptions, 24 points allowed).
Did Miami Dolphins defense beat his week 8 projection?
Yes, by 1.2 points: projected 3.8, scored 5.0 (half PPR).
Who did Miami Dolphins defense play in week 8?
The Miami Dolphins played vs New England Patriots.
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