<Tr> <Th> Longest win streak </Th> <Td> Dolphins: 9 (1989--93) Patriots: 7 (2 times: 1986--88, 2010--13) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Current win streak </Th> <Td> Dolphins: 1 win (2017--present) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Dolphins--Patriots rivalry is an American football rivalry between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins lead the all - time series 54--51 . The two teams play twice every regular season . </P> <P> While not as famous as some other rivalries, the rivalry has a long history that dates back to the 1960s . The beginning of the rivalry was dominated by the Dolphins, as the time the Dolphins were one of the NFL's most successful teams, while the Patriots were one of the worst . The Patriots finally made the Super Bowl in 1985 . </P>

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