New England beat Miami 24-19 after trailing 13-3 at half-time. Drake Maye led three consecutive touchdown drives in the second half, scoring once himself and finding Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas through the air. Miami’s late reply reduced the deficit but left the Dolphins short of completing a comeback of their own.
New England Patriots beat Miami Dolphins 24-19 in the US professional American football league. The visitors completed their comeback after going behind before half-time at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.[1], [2]
Miami had built a 13-3 advantage by the interval. Jacob Rodriguez forced Efton Chism to fumble and Brents recovered the ball, setting up the first of two Gonzalez field goals. Malik Willis then found Washington for a touchdown, a six-point score.[1]
Drake Maye first connected with Kyle Williams for a touchdown in the second half. He finished the next scoring drive with a run himself, putting New England 17-13 ahead after the extra point. Miami’s following possession ended when a Willis pass was intercepted. Maye then found DeMario Douglas for another touchdown, putting the visitors 24-13 ahead.[1]
Kevin Coleman Jr caught a late touchdown pass from Willis to make the score 24-19. Miami’s quarterback finished with 21 completions from 32 attempts and two touchdown passes against one interception. On defence, Brooks made 11 tackles, six of them solo. Chop Robinson twice brought Maye down before he could release the ball, recording the third multiple-sack game of his career.[1]
