Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 17 to 16

Sunday, September 12, 2021, Week 1

The Miami Dolphins played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 12, 2021, Week 1 of the 2021 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 17-16.


Miami Dolphins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
259 185 74 1 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Brian Flores Assistant Head Coach: Danny Crossman Defensive Coordinator: Josh Boyer Co-Offensive Coordinator: Eric Studesville, George Godsey Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Crossman Quarterbacks Coach: Charlie Frye Wide Receivers Coach: Josh Grizzard Offensive Line Coach: Lemuel Jeanpierre Running Backs Coach: Eric Studesville Tight Ends Coach: George Godsey Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Shawn Flaherty Assistant Tight Ends Coach: Mike Judge Defensive Line Coach: Austin Clark Linebackers Coach: Anthony Campanile Outside Linebackers Coach: Rob Leonard Cornerbacks Coach: Charles Burks Defensive Backs Coach: Gerald Alexander Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Curt Kuntz Defensive Assistant Coach: Kenyon Jackson Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brendan Farrell Quality Control Coach: Kolby Smith, Jordan Salkin Assistant to the Head Coach: Lance Bennett Coaching Assistant: Steve Gregory, Steve Ferentz Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Puloka Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jim Arthur, Jimmy Mangiero Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Adam Lachance General Manager: Chris Grier Assistant Director of Pro Scouting: Chris Rossetti Assistant Director of College Scouting: Matt Winston College Scout: Chris Buford West Regional Scout: Lenny McGill Football Research Assistant: Harrison Freid Director of Football Research and Strategy: Tom Pasquali Sports Science Coordinator: Adam Lachance


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
393 268 125 2 24

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Coordinator: Josh McDaniels Special Teams Coordinator: Cameron Achord Quarterbacks Coach: Josh McDaniels Wide Receivers Coach: Mick Lombardi, Troy Brown Offensive Line Coach: Carmen Bricillo Running Backs Coach: Ivan Fears, Vinnie Sunseri Tight Ends Coach: Nick Caley Fullbacks Coach: Nick Caley Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Billy Yates Offensive Assistant Coach: Tyler Hughes Defensive Line Coach: DeMarcus Covington Outside Linebackers Coach: Steve Belichick Inside Linebackers Coach: Jerod Mayo Safeties Coach: Brian Belichick Cornerbacks Coach: Mike Pellegrino Kick Returners Coach: Troy Brown Special Teams Assistant Coach: Joe Houston Senior Football Advisor: Matt Patricia Quality Control Coach: Bo Hardegree Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Moses Cabrera Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Deron Mayo Director of Skill Development: Joe Kim Director of Football Administration: Berj Najarian Director of Player Personnel: Dave Ziegler Pro Scouting Director: Steve Cargile College Scouting Director: Matt Groh Director of Player Operations: Chris Mattes Director of Scouting Administration: Nancy Meier Director of Organizational Development: Daryl Nelson Associate Director of Football Administration: Bobby Brown Personnel Coordinator: Brian Smith College Scout: A.J. Howard, Justin Hickman Pro Scout: Sam Fioroni, Jordon Hein, Josh Hinch, Marshall Oium Area Scout: Chris Caminiti, Matt Evans, Alex Brooks, D.J. Debick, Taylor Redd National Scout: Tucker Ingraham, Camren Williams, Brandon Yeargan Player Operations and Engagement Assistant: Richard Armand Pro and College Scouting Assistant: Mitch Sterner Scouting Consultant: Eliot Wolf Director of Research: Richard Miller Research and Analysis: Evan Rothstein NFL Coaching Fellowship: Ross Douglas