Jan 4, 2026 4:25 PM EST

Week 18

Miami

13-3

New England

-11½ (-108)o45½ (-112)

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Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots Injury Report

Updated:Jan 4, 2026 1:18 AM EST

The upcoming NFL matchup on January 4, 2026, between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, is set for an intense Sunday night football showdown. This game is a pivotal Week 18 regular season contest that will be broadcast on FOX, drawing high stakes as both teams aim to solidify their playoff positioning.

In terms of player injuries, the injury report reveals several key concerns for both teams. The Miami Dolphins face uncertainty with Jordan Phillips (Defensive Tackle) ruled out due to a wrist injury and Minkah Fitzpatrick (Safety) questionable with a finger injury. Kicker Jason Sanders and linebacker Quinton Bell are also questionable, with Sanders sidelined due to a hip injury. The Dolphins' Austin Jackson has been activated off injured reserve but remains questionable with a toe injury. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is limited in practice due to a foot injury, impacting the team's offensive options.

The New England Patriots are also managing significant injuries. Offensive tackle Morgan Moses is questionable due to illness, while wide receiver Stefon Diggs and tight end Hunter Henry are both questionable with ankle and toe injuries respectively. Defensive tackle Milton Williams has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, and linebacker Robert Spillane is a game-time decision. These injuries could affect the Patriots' defensive and offensive line stability. The injury report also notes that several players, including Christian Barmore and K'Lavon Chaisson, have been practicing despite illness, indicating possible limited availability.

Understanding these player injuries and statuses is crucial for bettors looking to make informed wagers. Injuries to core players like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Stefon Diggs can significantly impact team performance and game outcomes. Bettors should keep an eye on the updated injury list as the game approaches to capitalize on any last-minute changes. For comprehensive details, check out the NFL injury report page.

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OFFENSE DEPTH CHART

QUARTERBACK

Quinn
Ewers

39/60

485

14 Quarterback

Zach
Wilson

6/9

0 QB

Tua
Tagovailoa

260/384

2660

1 Quarterback

Cam
Miller

No information available

0 Quarterback

WIDE RECEIVER

Malik
Washington

43-61

311

7.2

6 Wide Receiver

Jaylen
Waddle

64-100

910

14.2

Questionable

Cedrick
Wilson Jr.

5-7

8.8

19 Wide Receiver

Tahj
Washington

1-2

11.0

84 Wide Receiver

Nick
Westbrook-Ikhine

11-20

8.1

18 Wide Receiver

Theo
Wease Jr.

3-5

31.7

81 Wide Receiver

LEFT TACKLE

Patrick
Paul

52 Offensive Tackle

Kendall
Lamm

70 Tackle

CENTER

Aaron
Brewer

Questionable

Daniel
Brunskill

64 Offensive Line

Andrew
Meyer

60 Offensive Line

RIGHT TACKLE

Austin
Jackson

Questionable

Larry
Borom

79 Offensive Line

RUNNING BACK

De'Von
Achane

238

1350

5.7

Doubtful

Alec
Ingold

4.5

30 FB

Jaylen
Wright

265

4.6

5 Running Back

Ollie
Gordon II

190

3.1

31 Running Back

Donovan
Edwards

No information available

0 Running Back

TIGHT END

Greg
Dulcich

23-29

304

13.2

85 Tight End

Julian
Hill

14-19

132

9.4

89 Tight End

LEFT GUARD

Jonah
Savaiinaea

72 Offensive Line

RIGHT GUARD

Cole
Strange

69 Guard

DEFENSE DEPTH CHART

LEFT END

Kenneth
Grant

15-17

90 Defensive Tackle

Zeek
Biggers

5-13

1.5

93 Defensive Tackle

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Jordan
Phillips

8-21

Questionable

LEFT CORNERBACK

Jack
Jones

23 Cornerback

Ethan
Bonner

27 Cornerback

SAFETY

Ashtyn
Davis

21 Safety

Ifeatu
Melifonwu

9 Safety

Dante
Trader Jr.

11 Safety

RIGHT END

Zach
Sieler

27-17

5.5

92 Defensive Tackle

Matthew
Butler

7-5

91 Defensive Tackle

LINEBACKER

Minkah
Fitzpatrick

56-18

Out

Jordyn
Brooks

95-79

3.5

Questionable

Tyrel
Dodson

72-49

25 Linebacker

Chop
Robinson

10-11

Questionable

Bradley
Chubb

23-23

8.5

2 Linebacker

Jason
Marshall Jr.

13-6

33 Cornerback

Willie
Gay Jr.

7-9

40 Linebacker

K.J.
Britt

6-14

Full participation in practice

Quinton
Bell

No information available

Questionable

Cameron
Goode

1-5

53 Linebacker

Ethan
Robinson

No information available

38 Cornerback

Jackson
Woodard

No information available

42 Linebacker

RIGHT CORNERBACK

Rasul
Douglas

26 Cornerback

A.J.
Green III

No information available

24 Cornerback

SPECIAL TEAMS DEPTH CHART

KICKER

Riley
Patterson

111

47 Kicker

PUNTER

Jake
Bailey

48.4

16 P

HOLDER

Jake
Bailey

16 P

KICK RETURNER

Malik
Washington

26.8

6 Wide Receiver

Ollie
Gordon II

25.0

31 Running Back

PUNT RETURNER

Malik
Washington

13.6

6 Wide Receiver

Tahj
Washington

No information available

84 Wide Receiver

LONG SNAPPER

Joe
Cardona

49 Long Snapper

Additional Injuries

Jason Sanders

7 Kicker

24 days ago

Questionable

Undefined

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