"The Patriots had a lot on their plate going into Week 2, with a disappointing loss to the Raiders to kick off the season, and many analysts and fans feared doom and gloom was coming. It put a lot of pressure on Mike Vrabel to turn things around against a historically difficult game on the Patriots' schedule, playing the Dolphins in Miami, where they haven't won since 2019."
"For that reason alone, there wasn't much optimism that they would pull out the win, and for most of the game, despite how well Drake Maye was playing, it didn't look too promising. And in typical Miami fashion, the game came down to the last second, after an afternoon filled with dramatic moments, with the Patriots ending the game with a fourth-down sack by Milton Williams."
"But it wasn't just New England that was dealing with the pressure to win. The Dolphins, who were blown out by the Colts last week, also needed to walk away on a positive note on Sunday, especially head coach Mike McDaniel, who has been in the hot seat since last season. Unfortunately for the Dolphins, yet fortunately for the Patriots, this loss might lead to a big decision from Miami's front office, potentially ending the McDaniel era in South Beach."
New England entered Week 2 under pressure after a season-opening loss to the Raiders and faced a historically difficult trip to Miami where the Patriots had not won since 2019. Mike Vrabel carried urgency to reverse momentum against a divisional rival. The game featured strong play from Drake Maye but remained unsettled until a last-second fourth-down sack by Milton Williams gave the Patriots the victory. The Dolphins also arrived under scrutiny after a blowout loss to the Colts, and head coach Mike McDaniel has been on the hot seat since last season. The loss amplifies front-office pressure and could prompt a major coaching decision in Miami.
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