New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 34 to 27
Monday, December 22, 1986, Week 16The New England Patriots played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Monday, December 22, 1986, Week 16 of the 1986 season. The Patriots won by a score of 34-27. The Patriots swept the Dolphins for the 1986 season. With this game, the Dolphins finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 7-1-0 on the road for the 1986 season.
The Dolphins finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Patriots finished the season at 11-5-0.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 264 | 126 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Les Steckel, John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel, Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dean Brittenham Pro Scout: John Brunner
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 266 | 122 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach: David Shula Quarterbacks Coach: David Shula Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Tight Ends Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Bob Matheson Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Defensive Assistant Coach: Chuck Studley Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Junior Wade College Scout: Kevin Colbert