The 2025 NFL regular season comes to an end today as the league’s Week 18 schedule plays out. There are playoff and NFL draft implications throughout the schedule, with some teams trying to position themselves for a championship run while others are preparing to move to their offseason planning.
The Miami Dolphins are one of the teams that are heading into the offseason, while today’s opponents, the New England Patriots, have a chance to claim the top spot in the AFC playoff picture. Could Miami play spoiled to their AFC East rivals?
We have everything you need to watch today’s game, including the channel, online streaming options, updated odds, and more.
Miami Dolphins (7-9) at (13-3) New England PatriotsWeek 18
What time is kickoff?
4:25 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, January 4
Where is the game?
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
What TV station has the broadcast?
FOX
How can I stream the game?
FoxSports.com (local TV provider required), FOX One App, fuboTV; YouTube.TV (with NFL Sunday Ticket subscription); NFL+ (replay available after game ends)
Who is the broadcast team?
Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver
How can I listen to the game on radio?
National Radio Coverage: ESPN Radio
National Radio Broadcast Team: Steve Levy, Harry Douglas, Dan Graziano
Local Radio Coverage: iHeart Radio Network – WINZ 940-AM/WBGG 105.9 FM Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; iHeart Radio WTZU 94.9 FM Mami/Ft. Lauderdale (Spanish broadcast); WFSX 92.5 FM/105.9 FM Ft. Myers; WUUB 106.3 FM West Palm Beach; WEFL 760 AM West Palm Beach (Spanish broadcast); WAVK 97.7 FM Key West; WCZR 101.7 FM/WAVW 92.7 FM Port St. Lucie
Dolphins Radio Broadcast Team: Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose; Spanish broadcast: Roly Martin, Eduardo Martell
SiriusXM Channels: 386 (Dolphins) | 231 (Patriots)
What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?
Spread: Patriots -11.5
Point total: 45.5
Moneyline: Dolphins +530 | Patriots-1150
Who are the referees?
Clay Martin (Referee)
Steve Woods (Umpire)
Jerod Phillips (Down Judge)
Brian Perry (Line Judge)
Dave Hawkshaw (Field Judge)
Alonzo Ramsey (Side Judge)
Greg Wilson (Back Judge)
Bryant Thompson (Replay Official)
Artenzia Young-Seigler (Replay Assistant)
Martin’s crew also worked the Dolphins’ Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers.
What is each team’s injury report?
Dolphins injury report
Player |
Injury |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick, S | Calf | Out |
| Jason Sanders, K | Right hip | Out (Remains on IR) |
| De’Von Achane, RB | Shoulder | Doubtful |
| Quinton Bell, LB | Illness | Questionable |
| Aaron Brewer, C | Neck | Questionable |
| Jordyn Brooks, LB | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Austin Jackson, OL | Back / Groin | Questionable |
| Chop Robinson, LB | Concussion | Questionable |
| Jaylen Waddle, WR | Ribs | Questionable |
| K.J. Britt, LB | Groin | — |
| Darren Waller, TE | Groin | Moved to IR |
Patriots injury report
Player |
Injury |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Landry, LB | Knee | Out |
| Robert Spillane, LB | Ankle | Out |
| Khyiris Tonga, DL | Foot | Out |
| Jared Wilson, G | Concussion | Out |
| Jack Westover, FB | Ankle | Questionable |
| Charles Woods, CB | Foot | Questionable |
| Alex Austin, CB | Wrist | — |
| Christian Barmore, DL | Non-injury | — |
| Kayshon Boutte, WR | Concussion | — |
| Will Campbell, T | Knee | — |
| K’Lavon Chaisson, LB | Illness | — |
| Stefon Diggs, WR | Rest | — |
| DeMario Douglas, WR | Hamstring | — |
| Hunter Henry, TE | Knee | — |
| Morgan Moses, T | Rest | — |
| Thayer Munford, Jr., T | Illness | — |
| Milt Williams, DT | Ankle | — |
Dolphins
- Derrick McLendon, linebacker
- Jeff Wilson, Jr., running back
Patriots
- Brenden Jaimes, offensive lineman
- Leonard Taylor III, defensive lineman
Miami elevation tracker 2025:
Quinton Bell, linebacker – 3 elevations (Week 6-7, 10)
Isaiah Johnson, cornerback – 3 elevations (Week 6, 9-10)
Riley Patterson, kicker – 3 elevations (Week 1-3)
Kion Smith, offensive lineman – 3 elevations (Week 14-16)
Jeff Wilson, Jr., running back – 3 elevations (Week 1-2, 18
Derrick McLendon, linebacker – 1 elevation (Week 17-18)
Hayden Rucci, tight end – 2 elevations (Week 8-9)
Kendall Sheffield, cornerback – 2 elevations (Week 7-8)
Jordan Colbert, safety – 1 elevation (Week 3)
Josh Priebe, offensive lineman – 1 elevation (Week 17)
Theo Wease, Jr., wide receiver – 1 elevation (Week 16)
Up to two players per week may be elevated from the practice squad to be eligible for the team’s game-day active roster. An individual player may be elevated up to three times in the season. Any further desire by the team to have the player available on game day will require the team to sign the player to the 53-man roster.
Note: The Dolphins signed Patterson to the active roster ahead of Week 4. The Dolphins signed Rucci to the active roster ahead of Week 10; Rucci was waived by the team ahead of Week 13. The Dolphins waived Smith, then signed to the practice squad in Week 14. The Dolphins signed Wease to the active roster ahead of Week 17.
What is the weather forecast at game time?
29°F, Cloudy
What jerseys are the teams wearing?
What is the history between the teams?
Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Dolphins 63-54
Most Recent Game Results: 2025 Week 2 (Sep. 14, 2025) – Patriots 33-27 at Miami
Most Recent Game Results at site: 2024 Week 5 (Oct. 6, 2024) – Dolphins 15-10 at New England
How can I get more Patriots news?
SB Nation Team Site: Pats Pulpit
X: @PatsPulpit
AFC East Standings
New England Patriots (13-3)*
Buffalo Bills (11-5)^
Miami Dolphins (7-9)
New York Jets (3-13)
*Division championship clinched
^Playoff berth clinched
What is the Dolphins’ 2025 schedule?
Week |
Opponent |
Date/Time (All times ET) |
Broadcast |
Results |
Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Indianapolis Colts | 9/7, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 8-33 | 0-1 |
| 2 | New England Patriots | 9/14, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 27-33 | 0-2 |
| 3 | @ Buffalo Bills | 9/18, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video | L, 21-31 | 0-3 |
| 4 | New York Jets | 9/29, 7:15 p.m. | ESPN | W, 27-21 | 1-3 |
| 5 | @ Carolina Panthers | 10/5, 1 p.m. | FOX | L, 24-27 | 1-4 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | 10/12, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 27-29 | 1-5 |
| 7 | @ Cleveland Browns | 10/19, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 6-31 | 1-6 |
| 8 | @ Atlanta Falcons | 10/26, 1 p.m. | CBS | W, 34-10 | 2-6 |
| 9 | Baltimore Ravens | 10/30, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video | L, 6-28 | 2-7 |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | 11/9, 1 p.m. | CBS | W, 30-13 | 3-7 |
| 11 | Washington Commanders (Spain) | 11/16. 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network | W, 16-13 | 4-7 |
| 12 | BYE | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | New Orleans Saints | 11/30, 1 p.m. | FOX | W, 21-17 | 5-7 |
| 14 | @ New York Jets | 12/7, 1 p.m. | CBS | W,34-10 | 6-7 |
| 15 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | 12/15, 8:15 p.m. | ESPN | L, 15-28 | 6-8 |
| 16 | Cincinnati Bengals | 12/21, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 21-45 | 6-9 |
| 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12/28, 1 p.m. | FOX | W, 20-17 | 7-9 |
| 18 | @ New England Patriots | 1/4. 4:25 p.m. | FOX | — | — |
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