"Quarterback Drake Maye was efficient and didn't turn the ball over, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 31 yards and a score. New England's defense got crucial stops in the fourth quarter, including Marte Mapu's interception. Defensive tackle Milton Williams proved worthy of his hefty free-agent contract with the game-clinching sack. And how about Antonio Gibson's clutch kickoff return for a touchdown?"
"Andy Borregales did hit a clutch 53-yard field goal late in regulation to give the Patriots some breathing room. But his inconsistencies kept showing. The rookie out of Miami missed extra points on New England's first two touchdowns. You can't leave points on the field on the road. The Patriots may have had this game sealed sooner had Borregales connected on both of those PATs."
New England defeated Miami 33-27 at Hard Rock Stadium, their first win in South Florida since 2019. Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 31 yards and a score, and avoided turnovers. New England's defense produced crucial fourth-quarter stops, including an interception by Marte Mapu and a game-clinching sack by Milton Williams. Antonio Gibson returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Special teams showed mixed results: Andy Borregales made a 53-yard field goal but missed two extra points, and punter Bryce Baringer outkicked his coverage on a 74-yard return touchdown by Malik Washington. Questions remain about the kicking game and downfield playmakers despite the win.
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