Patriots Secure Mike Vrabel's First Win Over Dolphins 33-27

The New England Patriots secured a 33-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, marking Mike Vrabel's first win as the Patriots' head coach. Quarterback Drake Maye played a pivotal role, throwing for 230 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for another, while Antonio Gibson's 90-yard kickoff return was the decisive score. The Dolphins, led by Tua Tagovailoa with 315 passing yards and two touchdowns, briefly took the lead thanks to a 74-yard punt return by Malik Washington. However, the Patriots responded quickly, with Gibson's kickoff return countering Miami's momentum. Miami's defense struggled to stop New England's early scoring drives, and a critical sack on fourth down late in the game sealed the Dolphins' defeat, dropping them to 0-2 for the first time since 2020. Vrabel, returning to the Patriots after previous coaching roles, expressed optimism about building momentum from this win.