"It would be completely fair to say that the Patriots never play a normal game in Miami when they face the Dolphins, no matter when the game is played or who the quarterback is. They continued that with their latest matchup on Sunday, in a back-and-forth battle going all the way down to the fourth quarter. For the most part, it wasn't their best effort to follow up a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Raiders,"
"The special teams were supposed to be among their biggest strengths this year, as we saw in the preseason, and they have looked far from that so far. Gibson's score could be a sign that better things are to come, and it's exactly what this team needs if they want to continue to improve throughout the rest of the season."
The Patriots played an atypical, back-and-forth game in Miami that reached the fourth quarter following a Week 1 loss to the Raiders. The overall performance was uneven, with clear issues to address moving forward and a upcoming home game against the Steelers. Special teams, expected to be a strength after the preseason, have underperformed so far. Antonio Gibson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to put New England ahead 30-27, and head coach Mike Vrabel displayed visible excitement on the sideline. Gibson's score provided momentum and a potential sign of improvement if special teams regain consistency.
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