The Patriots were trailing by five with a minute left on Miami's 12-yard line. Despite averaging 7.9 yards per carry, they abandoned the run game.
Coach Jerod Mayo commented on the decision to go pass-heavy late in the game, citing conversations about the approach but ultimately not finishing the drive.
Running back Antonio Gibson remained supportive of the coaching decisions despite questions about the lack of running plays in the critical moments of the game.
The Patriots had four opportunities to score but opted for passing plays, leading to a turnover on downs instead of utilizing their effective run game.
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