Tua Tagovailoa vs. Mac Jones in Week 8: Dolphins vs. Patriots Preview, Stats

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu (49) talk at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 42- 21.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )

The October 29 matchup between the Miami Dolphins (5-2) and the New England Patriots (2-5) will feature a battle between quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. Below, we highlight all of the stats and trends you need to know about these two signal callers entering this week's matchup.

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Dolphins vs. Patriots Game Info

  • Game Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
  • Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
  • TV: CBS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Tua Tagovailoa vs. Mac Jones Matchup

Tua Tagovailoa 2023 Stats Mac Jones
7 Games Played 7
71.2% Completion % 66.7%
2,092 (298.9) Passing Yards (Per Game) 1,480 (211.4)
15 Touchdowns 7
6 Interceptions 7
18 (2.6) Rushing Yards (Per game) 70 (10)
0 Rushing Touchdowns 0

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Tua Tagovailoa Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 278.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Patriots Defensive Stats

  • This year, the Patriots rank 25th in the league with 25.3 points allowed per game, and they rank 16th in total yards allowed with 311.3 given up per game.
  • When it comes to stopping the pass, New England is midde-of-the-road this season, ranking 17th in the league in passing yards allowed with 1,474 (210.6 per game).
  • Against the run, the Patriots rank 16th in the NFL with 705 rushing yards allowed (100.7 per game) and first in yards allowed per rush attempt (3.4).
  • On defense, New England ranks eighth in the NFL in terms of red-zone efficiency allowed, with a mark of 45.8%. It is eighth in third-down percentage allowed at 37.9%.

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Mac Jones Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 224.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Dolphins Defensive Stats

  • The Patriots' scoring defense has struggled this season, as it ranks 25th in the league with 177 points allowed (25.3 per game).
  • When it comes to stopping the pass, New England has been midde-of-the-pack this year, ranking 17th in the NFL in passing yards allowed with 1,474 (210.6 per game).
  • Against the run, the Patriots' defense ranks 16th in the NFL with 705 rushing yards allowed (100.7 per game) and 19th with six rushing touchdowns allowed.
  • On defense, New England ranks eighth in the NFL in terms of red-zone percentage allowed, with a mark of 45.8%. It is eighth in third-down percentage allowed at 37.9%.

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